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 6252493 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40246485 epoch_slot_no: 329685 block_no: 6252316 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 9358 time: 2021-09-16 17:19:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x017aa07764c252b6a374cf7246b57aa025d93d380624d302a252a6f545d93776Block Operator
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