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 6248840 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40173562 epoch_slot_no: 256762 block_no: 6248663 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 24842 time: 2021-09-15 21:04:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ad646a0c7cf6b86df3c8186de772e2fe42ab7b9ee08df33b6c855020c6231a0Block Operator
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