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 6256918 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 40335704 epoch_slot_no: 418904 block_no: 6256741 slot_leader_id: 5518102 size: 63842 time: 2021-09-17 18:06:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9878949c8415074f496e18472c3445cabeb0378b9e42c5e8d2bcb07742b9959bBlock Operator
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