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 6257649 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 40351280 epoch_slot_no: 2480 block_no: 6257472 slot_leader_id: 5286313 size: 60972 time: 2021-09-17 22:26:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37efeffd9e68e265a4b7569b8014523da850fc0b7a7d2fdae47ca5bdc2daa06aBlock Operator
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