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 6257553 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40348756 epoch_slot_no: 431956 block_no: 6257376 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 14425 time: 2021-09-17 21:44:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a8366950f7f71656bbc645e584c651404e52351ec749609e6a86d3d5403348Block Operator
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