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 6248471 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 40165865 epoch_slot_no: 249065 block_no: 6248294 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 30361 time: 2021-09-15 18:55:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b78c47636363b46c50e64e3589de002aef3ae3d95d1de7b0778ab8c9971b3dfBlock Operator
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