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 6257137 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40340186 epoch_slot_no: 423386 block_no: 6256960 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 13802 time: 2021-09-17 19:21:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x216529dea78d35196855706199c94a8f719c6bcd7e9db52709e83b728879bca5Block Operator
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