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 6247900 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40154638 epoch_slot_no: 237838 block_no: 6247723 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 7701 time: 2021-09-15 15:48:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663dcf4333272228dbb5ca05d7812f89ae46ae992aea674dc76dfe56205d17a9Block Operator
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