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 6250121 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 40198931 epoch_slot_no: 282131 block_no: 6249944 slot_leader_id: 6087703 size: 43431 time: 2021-09-16 04:07:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98093961c6ef4efa5fb24bd6371f85db7e4d60a34be69bfe1a73fda99eae7575Block Operator
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