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 6248657 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 40169701 epoch_slot_no: 252901 block_no: 6248480 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 37780 time: 2021-09-15 19:59:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8b646327830545b8b61f6da0170cd6f2a49fda13f97253d7239964414c41a0Block Operator
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