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 6249043 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 40177469 epoch_slot_no: 260669 block_no: 6248866 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 60133 time: 2021-09-15 22:09:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588186e34f2f65ee025254ac3c334627b9c0595c1b3c9a9e9d892179a4e51134Block Operator
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