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 6248247 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 40161386 epoch_slot_no: 244586 block_no: 6248070 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 62625 time: 2021-09-15 17:41:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f17c27a71d4894f4f19d429a71b3f23fe0e8cb448724702faf83d2cb7151eabBlock Operator
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