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 6254278 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40282556 epoch_slot_no: 365756 block_no: 6254101 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 5189 time: 2021-09-17 03:20:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc5a3b77b17d9cb83f30f87717ac40eeb99981cc118cf2b39d0da2b0ac5fc241Block Operator
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