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 6252164 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40239723 epoch_slot_no: 322923 block_no: 6251987 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 10859 time: 2021-09-16 15:26:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x611378e37b5c4c2f66dc2a610b59539253f25d05380d3223b9a52f6ad838973aBlock Operator
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