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 6257515 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 40348112 epoch_slot_no: 431312 block_no: 6257338 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 63835 time: 2021-09-17 21:33:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7dfb076cc6557167dad24d5c6ec93b6c2a481f83f7525bf35b8ff277fc64ee2Block Operator
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