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 6256121 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40320092 epoch_slot_no: 403292 block_no: 6255944 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 5165 time: 2021-09-17 13:46:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x187dd7cded9270579fb5e16f9043dd810721db7697bf60cdd3f7e83d51fe316eBlock Operator
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