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 6250059 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40197710 epoch_slot_no: 280910 block_no: 6249882 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 17245 time: 2021-09-16 03:46:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2279b8a415e88d89befebd1d5514b8955511e207c24e38ff786bd105119838cBlock Operator
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