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 6257504 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 40347852 epoch_slot_no: 431052 block_no: 6257327 slot_leader_id: 5575588 size: 64002 time: 2021-09-17 21:29:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325b9f2bc661936c69cf1b7229ae5848cd7cf96b66e276f2c8a1551f2800cd28Block Operator
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