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 6248646 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40169338 epoch_slot_no: 252538 block_no: 6248469 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 19048 time: 2021-09-15 19:53:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x045d9614801e81dee9741f3538b1d0f4585d3427a3595a8a10fa11396599e2f9Block Operator
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