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 6253585 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40268538 epoch_slot_no: 351738 block_no: 6253408 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 19397 time: 2021-09-16 23:27:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22a3506a43bec4efbe2271d7bd5798f1260443342f871ea6b43f357f5fb2e8f2Block Operator
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