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 6253355 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40263979 epoch_slot_no: 347179 block_no: 6253178 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 41086 time: 2021-09-16 22:11:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012c9d123aac69ea021cae864e85f8bb7a14084110e3dc8d47ac29fc3e90ed89Block Operator
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