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 6257158 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40340598 epoch_slot_no: 423798 block_no: 6256981 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 21003 time: 2021-09-17 19:28:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e70615f0fbe79b2334b9273cbae2fd38415cb58f9f52fba2acf53aecdcb9956Block Operator
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