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 6256018 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40318088 epoch_slot_no: 401288 block_no: 6255841 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 3149 time: 2021-09-17 13:12:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x661be5828c2cfb8fb2e47e6d88ed94ea6a117d1a627906c0c69be13698dd749dBlock Operator
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