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 6248439 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40165299 epoch_slot_no: 248499 block_no: 6248262 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 24318 time: 2021-09-15 18:46:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x411e739ab4d36e79bf5cc174945bff334329430d976c7d19ab07b0bc23267589Block Operator
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