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 6257023 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 40337647 epoch_slot_no: 420847 block_no: 6256846 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 41717 time: 2021-09-17 18:38:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda4147722dd2e9dd910a0b3c178104e51a2b70f8f791ff0e7089652866927ccdBlock Operator
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