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 6248341 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 40163594 epoch_slot_no: 246794 block_no: 6248164 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 33806 time: 2021-09-15 18:18:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff24881c46e118638f1c47fee9eb7ec9b17e41a65945d8e85ac490071829c275Block Operator
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