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 6257618 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40350330 epoch_slot_no: 1530 block_no: 6257441 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 13047 time: 2021-09-17 22:10:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a12d6ed569724d1631284483cac8061a95c926dcd2dc4d8d34ad3c416f521eBlock Operator
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