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 6255237 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40302336 epoch_slot_no: 385536 block_no: 6255060 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 17919 time: 2021-09-17 08:50:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48a9508d3a8fd6a000656eea6ad8bbf9ae7be9b3e63f208a9c710242e75ea844Block Operator
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