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 6249233 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40181137 epoch_slot_no: 264337 block_no: 6249056 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 6971 time: 2021-09-15 23:10:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df51e40ec2c848f16539211fe79fb8be0776a7cae19407b8afd76a3ff1552a5Block Operator
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