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 6257542 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 40348686 epoch_slot_no: 431886 block_no: 6257365 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 34299 time: 2021-09-17 21:42:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b91fdfc92f3286fd6b6d5aeb05f8d4312a8b7ef166a28a626459f4493d3d792Block Operator
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