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 6248914 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40174968 epoch_slot_no: 258168 block_no: 6248737 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 11080 time: 2021-09-15 21:27:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27dd2b631e009612179cd14da62b1d63c0ba4f2ac8c75d0d5d96a06ac0f1e4daBlock Operator
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