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 6251759 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40231805 epoch_slot_no: 315005 block_no: 6251582 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 15863 time: 2021-09-16 13:14:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf36b5028b54bfe6423d792bc5c8d08f4cd4ae1a4d91747693b412b88f0087fb5Block Operator
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