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 6249708 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40190812 epoch_slot_no: 274012 block_no: 6249531 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 28863 time: 2021-09-16 01:51:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e65e97a29dd22039c217dd4d471dedfafd6ed8ca79d2154b9e0217e7752078Block Operator
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