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 6252973 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40256031 epoch_slot_no: 339231 block_no: 6252796 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 3845 time: 2021-09-16 19:58:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a9b75a4439bc4b698ac6711cf3a3c838f1a54620ff8e9a56d7dd62457c44cdaBlock Operator
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