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 6253283 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40262514 epoch_slot_no: 345714 block_no: 6253106 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 14848 time: 2021-09-16 21:46:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1c243e648729fadc22b717399959755593145f98b08bc29c6c250afdd1fbe7Block Operator
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