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 6248559 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40167621 epoch_slot_no: 250821 block_no: 6248382 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 33564 time: 2021-09-15 19:25:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37aa3fe16b14d0b4c71ab323c9df4929d76022a7be58a43ab80f98bc0012791dBlock Operator
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