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 6253830 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 40273858 epoch_slot_no: 357058 block_no: 6253653 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 34863 time: 2021-09-17 00:55:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba1c66e9d7c045da91fbf9cec39467e7df45aaff8b2b4e657ae7ca837a85f6aBlock Operator
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