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 6256222 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40322323 epoch_slot_no: 405523 block_no: 6256045 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 4954 time: 2021-09-17 14:23:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8b5df8199efaa5370b4f7f761d5b6a66947aba0eafafff84b2237d1e6ba5f94Block Operator
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