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 6257563 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 95 slot_no: 40349257 epoch_slot_no: 457 block_no: 6257386 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 62702 time: 2021-09-17 21:52:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e5f2c21143e8e70fcc56c141cb8fd985bc81489cfae10db671219edecf3503cBlock Operator
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