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 6257284 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40342895 epoch_slot_no: 426095 block_no: 6257107 slot_leader_id: 5517220 size: 3754 time: 2021-09-17 20:06:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa60072b9f578ead4440a645e5b25ffaf7e961a1eb21d4c443304d20898f9cd81Block Operator
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