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 6252857 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40253439 epoch_slot_no: 336639 block_no: 6252680 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 19891 time: 2021-09-16 19:15:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76669bdfa4b4680f053adcea4bfc9d3b7ce8ee4ae78579537181b83ff5c91a2bBlock Operator
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