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 6257378 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 40345121 epoch_slot_no: 428321 block_no: 6257201 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 39593 time: 2021-09-17 20:43:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x137b25ad4b22457a6654ab723bee2abdc0dec788d65598d0b9d57344b88030f0Block Operator
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