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 6251731 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40231200 epoch_slot_no: 314400 block_no: 6251554 slot_leader_id: 5284621 size: 8129 time: 2021-09-16 13:04:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a320e785163a06e7414c82f6bcfb05a3c30be6d8a7d519ad69f33f86485b126Block Operator
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