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 6249357 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40183506 epoch_slot_no: 266706 block_no: 6249180 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 13580 time: 2021-09-15 23:49:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb69e64c37fccd2b09ba37cf4040ed51c3bd635317ca81d2cd93ee2a4f48ef981Block Operator
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