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 6248335 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40163479 epoch_slot_no: 246679 block_no: 6248158 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 3684 time: 2021-09-15 18:16:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2874423bd1c02972dcc98aa525fe02a0a16bb34168b9e80cebd5803a7b3cc1dBlock Operator
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