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 6290681 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 41026014 epoch_slot_no: 245214 block_no: 6290504 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 21053 time: 2021-09-25 17:51:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67797359783a96835b9188dc8f7cec3ba6f4a6f69ddda9534ab9020abd931b94Block Operator
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