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 6249553 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 40187601 epoch_slot_no: 270801 block_no: 6249376 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 29582 time: 2021-09-16 00:58:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb259e50117d7d6f438ce6f0fdb00952222eb4a688a85f4cb4dda6281984895b1Block Operator
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