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 6248594 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40168367 epoch_slot_no: 251567 block_no: 6248417 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 8272 time: 2021-09-15 19:37:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcafe9f09c9b48bcbd52332e3cbda477d0e445d3eebadd69c86a77e0b47dc5437Block Operator
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