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 6248398 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40164616 epoch_slot_no: 247816 block_no: 6248221 slot_leader_id: 6003251 size: 11551 time: 2021-09-15 18:35:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce9757a3b4caa8f154ab122e9c606bc5fc6e084aa65b3772c5a8027907bb26c4Block Operator
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