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 6248612 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 40168677 epoch_slot_no: 251877 block_no: 6248435 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 27796 time: 2021-09-15 19:42:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b0b077dff6d36e3499a9ddff38548c99a437c7a248a358bf9c0b45f23c89cfcBlock Operator
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