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 6255561 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40309084 epoch_slot_no: 392284 block_no: 6255384 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 5060 time: 2021-09-17 10:42:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca409487aaef00b864f2490101f0b4b5108c71102018f32f637896f91f1c844Block Operator
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