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 6249482 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40186015 epoch_slot_no: 269215 block_no: 6249305 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 20766 time: 2021-09-16 00:31:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a8f767d0a7f589ebb4816219897c60c269567516f0e0049854a705ea4b9436Block Operator
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