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 6249121 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40178771 epoch_slot_no: 261971 block_no: 6248944 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 12877 time: 2021-09-15 22:31:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f69ce11df85d595fb838f3fc8ac4c0f7ced1c1d4c108cdc685f001f9066228Block Operator
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