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 6248140 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 40159121 epoch_slot_no: 242321 block_no: 6247963 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 24923 time: 2021-09-15 17:03:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6dbe3f90252f7a1db73a8b2509487e60408598adbae0308da62d9cf460b6578Block Operator
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