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 6254685 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40290827 epoch_slot_no: 374027 block_no: 6254508 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 13913 time: 2021-09-17 05:38:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7eb9448bd5065873a244f2bb9a6d2bdbaacc6287aea0cd5190d0544e4b73ec9Block Operator
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