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 6257346 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 40344272 epoch_slot_no: 427472 block_no: 6257169 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 43965 time: 2021-09-17 20:29:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906f9ae724e3f832a6452793a4efa87662d28f39a4441331ad1459b8be99c899Block Operator
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