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 6290391 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 41020258 epoch_slot_no: 239458 block_no: 6290214 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 36549 time: 2021-09-25 16:15:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d8a5f905ac7aad5b1dca293f0139901e8d6c360d26f0db6622a0156f0be98fBlock Operator
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