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 6249058 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40177662 epoch_slot_no: 260862 block_no: 6248881 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 19439 time: 2021-09-15 22:12:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f06a382c4bcec8f3993f6839b47456be64d2dba35a11f3e4268cee7d63ad2b1Block Operator
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