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 6253020 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 40257185 epoch_slot_no: 340385 block_no: 6252843 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 23843 time: 2021-09-16 20:17:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6efe10b14ea713503d1a001754a999c1f51543d3fdee9887f786b7b2a569462eBlock Operator
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