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 6249528 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40187072 epoch_slot_no: 270272 block_no: 6249351 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 1183 time: 2021-09-16 00:49:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2df5e571cae196cbefde0da20b004b77186e7173c4db66b6c227dab1f0c675fBlock Operator
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