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 6257165 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40340694 epoch_slot_no: 423894 block_no: 6256988 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 16737 time: 2021-09-17 19:29:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3138c073067cf96f8144d6e55cda5e35f2105f85c36fc74030db0888ae75b3eBlock Operator
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