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 6253112 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 40259220 epoch_slot_no: 342420 block_no: 6252935 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 56920 time: 2021-09-16 20:51:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x084f54d787db186896f3fdd83132f6efeebeeb20ae529d9924df4270ff612fe5Block Operator
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