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 6255163 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40300650 epoch_slot_no: 383850 block_no: 6254986 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 14134 time: 2021-09-17 08:22:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41ebe8f9bc38363c90160d486424fa0e5305003f6eef37512cc563ca69588c61Block Operator
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