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 6257242 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 40342204 epoch_slot_no: 425404 block_no: 6257065 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 21907 time: 2021-09-17 19:54:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f58247f61585e76ce983a81279ab64a3bfaac615df094ec8d89e5c3538cee5aBlock Operator
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