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 6249797 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40192801 epoch_slot_no: 276001 block_no: 6249620 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 1316 time: 2021-09-16 02:24:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d0eab024a2747ebb7d6457c56e5b7b4557c1ef3c88443a707a6682ec9c514bBlock Operator
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