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 6247879 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40154267 epoch_slot_no: 237467 block_no: 6247702 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 26158 time: 2021-09-15 15:42:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec45503fd1115c326511ad5230d7838d9d22c61cc105f2afa20b111ae556088cBlock Operator
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