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 6248366 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40163999 epoch_slot_no: 247199 block_no: 6248189 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 9215 time: 2021-09-15 18:24:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x922563cc44ad9e17da878ad89fba6e7722b1bb6e6837b7fc8bd37ac78926632aBlock Operator
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