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 6253348 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40263738 epoch_slot_no: 346938 block_no: 6253171 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 8571 time: 2021-09-16 22:07:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36b9fbb551f01dfc421698cc9365e3f4a7cf8a2b86302e1b879a7f97af08fb02Block Operator
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