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 6253496 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40266993 epoch_slot_no: 350193 block_no: 6253319 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 20459 time: 2021-09-16 23:01:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f105b9108c040b8c03c97b99a03cf7267717c9516ed1c3859d678e5d008abaBlock Operator
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