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 6251108 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40218858 epoch_slot_no: 302058 block_no: 6250931 slot_leader_id: 6050822 size: 5788 time: 2021-09-16 09:39:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11f8e84b69e5efa7ceb14b9a6dcd5f1cb323d28e59f3fb008b29b248434e44d2Block Operator
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