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 6257164 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 40340676 epoch_slot_no: 423876 block_no: 6256987 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 33917 time: 2021-09-17 19:29:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdcd3ae4090387e723a6fe2ff6513f0087eee2488dcac73dfa273432638369ddBlock Operator
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