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 6249242 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40181315 epoch_slot_no: 264515 block_no: 6249065 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 22975 time: 2021-09-15 23:13:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91875aba8b51616617cc7f701230b7ccc063c370bcde2a4d7b0cef85af7f79e7Block Operator
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