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 6251342 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40223748 epoch_slot_no: 306948 block_no: 6251165 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 15249 time: 2021-09-16 11:00:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3fcb64cbf9441772473a75eb4d6f8c9d6d89925d989501a0ac7f1abe0236beaBlock Operator
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