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 6252979 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 40256175 epoch_slot_no: 339375 block_no: 6252802 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 21516 time: 2021-09-16 20:01:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c8e4bfe39758494d696c642ade73d31405e76cd5de98cfb80355c331303b6dBlock Operator
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