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 6248990 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40176415 epoch_slot_no: 259615 block_no: 6248813 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 9101 time: 2021-09-15 21:51:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25c1baf4a68efe980648f4277e5440f9086fcbf7f42ea6b063705ca3717c9c6bBlock Operator
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