A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6247421 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40145563 epoch_slot_no: 228763 block_no: 6247244 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 16163 time: 2021-09-15 13:17:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7c711390ac322b33b606efa2595df8e40021522f8f82026f5f6c155c484c0a0Block Operator
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