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 6249637 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40189235 epoch_slot_no: 272435 block_no: 6249460 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 12142 time: 2021-09-16 01:25:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8943ad0f0f28ce556e64e0921314752c5c3664efc5c32eac275542fbe8f5826Block Operator
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