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 6252276 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40241901 epoch_slot_no: 325101 block_no: 6252099 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 12353 time: 2021-09-16 16:03:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddfdaf67155fa417e2df67f311ecda476a3ccb0f89c981d09dc3eab2a27018beBlock Operator
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