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 6248907 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40174878 epoch_slot_no: 258078 block_no: 6248730 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 1979 time: 2021-09-15 21:26:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffffee486e46e4a478182d6f0f4b88ea0bcd51854530a2ed80a3f9451cb3e7caBlock Operator
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