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 6290983 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 41032050 epoch_slot_no: 251250 block_no: 6290806 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 38752 time: 2021-09-25 19:32:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff2ee0a6c80a6895f96d65058c9c4b2ecff6620ed7e2bdad4a43a3c26fa4fddbBlock Operator
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