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 6249486 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 40186089 epoch_slot_no: 269289 block_no: 6249309 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 30579 time: 2021-09-16 00:33:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5848cebb5a6b4f852081ce3a450f7dfaa46be1447de41938e8b693aa968b75Block Operator
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