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 6249339 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40183048 epoch_slot_no: 266248 block_no: 6249162 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 13455 time: 2021-09-15 23:42:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e587716d73f49d98636bd28959c45040d0b7f858d43da9e5c97c806ebc11a9Block Operator
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