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 6249279 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40181971 epoch_slot_no: 265171 block_no: 6249102 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 17420 time: 2021-09-15 23:24:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe903faf4be23e5c8f64cdc1a9a2018a9cba156bc4ee1c73621601fba007a5eaBlock Operator
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