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 6254098 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40278912 epoch_slot_no: 362112 block_no: 6253921 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 21411 time: 2021-09-17 02:20:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fc99545cd80d946a02db4eff53d4a559e6458944c41afafae17ea6e3ac000b9Block Operator
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