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 6253197 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40260918 epoch_slot_no: 344118 block_no: 6253020 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 8537 time: 2021-09-16 21:20:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d67e5ded855476b2067a759f4af1c4d2d27beedfb751a12e5e7741ca34eed1cBlock Operator
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