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 6252117 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 40238617 epoch_slot_no: 321817 block_no: 6251940 slot_leader_id: 5222439 size: 43397 time: 2021-09-16 15:08:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe521d919d67cc2369dd9a6f919c4f60177049b2731e46f11714bdadc9b2a4c7eBlock Operator
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