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 6253458 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40266217 epoch_slot_no: 349417 block_no: 6253281 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 16251 time: 2021-09-16 22:48:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91c434ef7ee0e90924d06bbce7644bf92413b364270fed4384a20825828d3f54Block Operator
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