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 6256286 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40323324 epoch_slot_no: 406524 block_no: 6256109 slot_leader_id: 5279884 size: 20267 time: 2021-09-17 14:40:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44fb2bd8e0c8ca552dde416021ce56564fcdb7983d92b63a91ae98315370daaBlock Operator
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