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 6252308 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40242542 epoch_slot_no: 325742 block_no: 6252131 slot_leader_id: 6107026 size: 29609 time: 2021-09-16 16:13:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a74e4c252e8fdb504c94b097abcdddd3f7b6bcb89e2052cb344e6661f9ab492Block Operator
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