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 6257636 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 40350972 epoch_slot_no: 2172 block_no: 6257459 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 63594 time: 2021-09-17 22:21:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b6b671200d5bc5f5ebcca9bdfbfd2e6d4c9dc6eeec7287a034d16577f90a60Block Operator
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