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 6257259 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40342424 epoch_slot_no: 425624 block_no: 6257082 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 8373 time: 2021-09-17 19:58:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbff5fed5d4470ab876662e43e5c88e7e5b5fd1313df8b5979c6b93e1564b0b80Block Operator
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