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 6257172 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 40340831 epoch_slot_no: 424031 block_no: 6256995 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 35232 time: 2021-09-17 19:32:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ba47729d3780382b54e6fcc701b7d12e5650a7f0b044d66d8a79b7478bcb23Block Operator
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