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 6257375 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40345063 epoch_slot_no: 428263 block_no: 6257198 slot_leader_id: 5003307 size: 13245 time: 2021-09-17 20:42:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1f0aab45da1287d6c4864535befdf6bed2d669717fa7d4b5d4b46db9f76b0bBlock Operator
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