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 6257011 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40337452 epoch_slot_no: 420652 block_no: 6256834 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 13998 time: 2021-09-17 18:35:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6284d5d9d6ee960e798b603c943ddc8b9cf528d0561069e8bcf10457e99eecBlock Operator
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