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 6257177 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 40340956 epoch_slot_no: 424156 block_no: 6257000 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 40485 time: 2021-09-17 19:34:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe096677d39c71b23860d209845edba757a761bf4208924f6b83d894f0db26d28Block Operator
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