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 6249201 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40180454 epoch_slot_no: 263654 block_no: 6249024 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 24874 time: 2021-09-15 22:59:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcbe80080a885ff09ee86ed23e7a122fb9fa0a34f8b062d469a53b32e5399846Block Operator
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