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 6257569 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 40349379 epoch_slot_no: 579 block_no: 6257392 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 64024 time: 2021-09-17 21:54:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4359946c98a830414a91ba8ffd5fd8487afcecd1d84c9a7896a31b4bd07373f3Block Operator
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