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 6291130 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 41035136 epoch_slot_no: 254336 block_no: 6290953 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 17821 time: 2021-09-25 20:23:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885759c64209de766ac94f03c7c7c0e1d142dbb7b9402fa9c5f570dfc7e24cdaBlock Operator
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