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 6290208 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 118 slot_no: 41016034 epoch_slot_no: 235234 block_no: 6290031 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 42810 time: 2021-09-25 15:05:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35aff92b0253165ffdf33471cabeb2cb518df3e7e07ea7e510d22aad0754c9b1Block Operator
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