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 6252617 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 40249141 epoch_slot_no: 332341 block_no: 6252440 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 61589 time: 2021-09-16 18:03:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xead038845643aaf2ce7aaf882dbe14eb72ddd27f4c1f7f705a83de4dfe487602Block Operator
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