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 6257414 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 40345806 epoch_slot_no: 429006 block_no: 6257237 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 63202 time: 2021-09-17 20:54:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ec6345ec55e6935aa769950923a10e7a54fd6087de8bcb94b1821ec8d35f58Block Operator
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