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 6257411 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 40345726 epoch_slot_no: 428926 block_no: 6257234 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 56266 time: 2021-09-17 20:53:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a97e4fe4fca51b5d61963c2a0a5001dd64e41f44eca0833ec2cf0039e4c4aa1Block Operator
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