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 6248256 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40161711 epoch_slot_no: 244911 block_no: 6248079 slot_leader_id: 5388331 size: 12684 time: 2021-09-15 17:46:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7899143b6a39f9d8604b6d4d0297a5e1130a08fc8c22a312884f10487b04599aBlock Operator
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