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 6248082 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 40158019 epoch_slot_no: 241219 block_no: 6247905 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 33141 time: 2021-09-15 16:45:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a62b727372fc79b6d13b508d0f6764bb1e395009b192ed4eb92cf49bbdfaddfBlock Operator
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