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 6257493 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 40347529 epoch_slot_no: 430729 block_no: 6257316 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 62183 time: 2021-09-17 21:23:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf680c98b184e9db72659866fbe296d3984b94ca85529dde9508aec5eb687cad3Block Operator
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