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 6247540 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40147728 epoch_slot_no: 230928 block_no: 6247363 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 34509 time: 2021-09-15 13:53:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f89013df919591a78c168e4d35a17124fa5120a6f446d516a7b0bc2da7077d7Block Operator
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