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 6248693 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40170455 epoch_slot_no: 253655 block_no: 6248516 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 12441 time: 2021-09-15 20:12:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3231725e37f8b6caab60d56a1f7cfbc2fb0cd1935f13e4d804af768b443efd61Block Operator
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