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 6257208 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40341655 epoch_slot_no: 424855 block_no: 6257031 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 6319 time: 2021-09-17 19:45:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bb6ba06e671f39c433002e9a626c28511425cf4765b61c431c17dcc9544d476Block Operator
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