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 6253624 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40269333 epoch_slot_no: 352533 block_no: 6253447 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 8852 time: 2021-09-16 23:40:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x121a6a0b42b8f4f34f7b114e6f9d13072e52dc8cc70fd5317c9a4ee85f0822b5Block Operator
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