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 6248691 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40170421 epoch_slot_no: 253621 block_no: 6248514 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 14639 time: 2021-09-15 20:11:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48dc5d7ea34926fc221f041cb36e92fe2c834cfa6338e202cfa61d792da34d8bBlock Operator
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