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 6248318 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 40163162 epoch_slot_no: 246362 block_no: 6248141 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 40301 time: 2021-09-15 18:10:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbfe403efe220a1980371fbdfde594f089cc3d18442b1f0c9f7a0726bd3f9262Block Operator
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