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 6255135 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40300189 epoch_slot_no: 383389 block_no: 6254958 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 8552 time: 2021-09-17 08:14:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b7d5865fc8169d75ce884d46649824ed00316b615a886df9a2575f39a1d553Block Operator
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