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 6256162 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40320966 epoch_slot_no: 404166 block_no: 6255985 slot_leader_id: 6255045 size: 5864 time: 2021-09-17 14:00:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1ef23a49554e0c8539774ae1a7916d1dbdff638b3acc5e61d32316fe2c12e89Block Operator
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