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 6290176 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 41015240 epoch_slot_no: 234440 block_no: 6289999 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 13335 time: 2021-09-25 14:52:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6144ad1396db1b3cbf1be2d44e3897ae6bc0e95be75ef3a62ec56cb3188cae4aBlock Operator
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