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 6255609 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 40310080 epoch_slot_no: 393280 block_no: 6255432 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 39745 time: 2021-09-17 10:59:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee114bfb69640d1807ff79bdc580d64bf2b99ceef4cf174e9947e034425b5dd8Block Operator
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