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 6254280 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40282601 epoch_slot_no: 365801 block_no: 6254103 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 16120 time: 2021-09-17 03:21:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc41f9fd1a61066d4c10005b4a4000083639518c06de92dbb5ef281df6b3d9acBlock Operator
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