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 6257468 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 40346905 epoch_slot_no: 430105 block_no: 6257291 slot_leader_id: 4569295 size: 63777 time: 2021-09-17 21:13:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9474a98a1f9597e742aeabe1278a7f4752b4a203244886aa62a4d8df40cc102dBlock Operator
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