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 6255791 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40313868 epoch_slot_no: 397068 block_no: 6255614 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 13801 time: 2021-09-17 12:02:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6088dd349cee08aa32847488d4e8f82a74bb6453f5ae466bc7333983b649f7Block Operator
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