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 6248476 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 40166006 epoch_slot_no: 249206 block_no: 6248299 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 49182 time: 2021-09-15 18:58:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358dd8dc1eda640e435cea89952ab03d283034d3e07a593296bd6d44e63eeefeBlock Operator
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