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 6249980 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40196252 epoch_slot_no: 279452 block_no: 6249803 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 48423 time: 2021-09-16 03:22:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdc7c1ba3a7ec92aa7a7d5bbfce1349a3d21788aa71172fe5b0c69acec1472f4Block Operator
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