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 6252006 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40236582 epoch_slot_no: 319782 block_no: 6251829 slot_leader_id: 5838131 size: 17535 time: 2021-09-16 14:34:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e2f401e0155eb97a20859d9d94cead010bd80e9b64ec87bcc7f7f5827807e2Block Operator
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