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 6256690 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40331354 epoch_slot_no: 414554 block_no: 6256513 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 15361 time: 2021-09-17 16:54:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabbc9d24b5ac58e37c05be369e1ec9007622cc06bd7f5fbad55ed159c411d1c7Block Operator
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