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 6257135 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 40340160 epoch_slot_no: 423360 block_no: 6256958 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 62862 time: 2021-09-17 19:20:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e8b74c5349e748b1a3b8581e9601d84d5676f34b9fbd1662e13947ed07acf5Block Operator
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