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 6257150 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 40340476 epoch_slot_no: 423676 block_no: 6256973 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 37869 time: 2021-09-17 19:26:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7e6bc6868ffd95cabd3f4ed86bf5dd190d8e5d156a5d9a6f7116bcaeaca517Block Operator
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