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 6275252 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40707659 epoch_slot_no: 358859 block_no: 6275075 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 19214 time: 2021-09-22 01:25:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aaf4ec24516de2fa7e4fe814dfb47e606ebe7da88f0b9f404e4cd13f183bb4eBlock Operator
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