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 6251236 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40221660 epoch_slot_no: 304860 block_no: 6251059 slot_leader_id: 4742467 size: 2730 time: 2021-09-16 10:25:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb07c8c0a228bc2c97c59162742e3519ce7574fd949b78f9f3989ea61158176d9Block Operator
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