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 6257085 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 40338937 epoch_slot_no: 422137 block_no: 6256908 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 18271 time: 2021-09-17 19:00:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32d5932a4ef123d9bd97a76d377a69409fe28323acc54778c60228a0b3facb8aBlock Operator
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