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 6256079 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40319086 epoch_slot_no: 402286 block_no: 6255902 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 25783 time: 2021-09-17 13:29:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb276d1f12a47dda24c77fb48adc36d4f61b97967b07cde4992ca0a3e01b0fe1fBlock Operator
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