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 6256697 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 40331487 epoch_slot_no: 414687 block_no: 6256520 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 33920 time: 2021-09-17 16:56:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27a87bd62df8a20b3a92876b413d41b2b6043ad9d37c791bd825f9b121956d8Block Operator
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