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 6251171 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 40220253 epoch_slot_no: 303453 block_no: 6250994 slot_leader_id: 5246214 size: 1067 time: 2021-09-16 10:02:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598805780d896686508fb3387f217d4403e8d1a4e7ec8d177eb8010cb4a994feBlock Operator
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