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 6257326 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40343800 epoch_slot_no: 427000 block_no: 6257149 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 9972 time: 2021-09-17 20:21:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f80a6de8d6d9e4be6558cd48ee8705f6a50800df7c4ff3904915b85be894c2bBlock Operator
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