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 6257576 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 40349537 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 6257399 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 63766 time: 2021-09-17 21:57:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a3bf266fdb09bf1ff8fd14696185133fc1adad4eaabf26baca1f7acc8567e5cBlock Operator
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