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 6248189 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 40160152 epoch_slot_no: 243352 block_no: 6248012 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 48737 time: 2021-09-15 17:20:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ab5769d1892382ae9deef9f24f9709e29282a4330f76c0e5426d33dff963c7Block Operator
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