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 6252568 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40247972 epoch_slot_no: 331172 block_no: 6252391 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 15129 time: 2021-09-16 17:44:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a048c2b23bd30486ad6ad343a3ba75235bdbb7daa816776937188a75705c7a9Block Operator
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