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 6248781 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40172184 epoch_slot_no: 255384 block_no: 6248604 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 10119 time: 2021-09-15 20:41:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81faa4dc322813899a4d683aeb03345c81d8d82d68de24637851a7e331682106Block Operator
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