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 6251509 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40227105 epoch_slot_no: 310305 block_no: 6251332 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 11486 time: 2021-09-16 11:56:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821283dce2b81390d025515e7783c50902b4dcb02be203aacef2404bdf436ae3Block Operator
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