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 6248473 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 40165937 epoch_slot_no: 249137 block_no: 6248296 slot_leader_id: 5497979 size: 62479 time: 2021-09-15 18:57:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370d12172d90e05e6f0d36120022354c322740f7ca3ba4badc0bea35bda0c900Block Operator
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