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 6248186 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40160073 epoch_slot_no: 243273 block_no: 6248009 slot_leader_id: 6110006 size: 6098 time: 2021-09-15 17:19:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8730eb4a09b7ab18241d71024fda75ac0df75d7d0a5e55887e613310751678d6Block Operator
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