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 6249678 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40190010 epoch_slot_no: 273210 block_no: 6249501 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 11677 time: 2021-09-16 01:38:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3586e58a18a06fd8fd48c85d3dd2fa58a09c44a7e21709b3a6e786d7ee986fBlock Operator
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