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 6248406 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40164808 epoch_slot_no: 248008 block_no: 6248229 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 14751 time: 2021-09-15 18:38:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe704ed12e39837b28faeafaebb37a4cf646b96407eeadc604b361b98e9fe768fBlock Operator
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