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 6253580 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40268454 epoch_slot_no: 351654 block_no: 6253403 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 22918 time: 2021-09-16 23:25:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32a1b9d0c8fddabbffb5ea73f9643ac18da30b42927191bda155d714750c93afBlock Operator
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