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 6257677 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 40351958 epoch_slot_no: 3158 block_no: 6257500 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 29243 time: 2021-09-17 22:37:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58b8505207ab3befd2dc8d125598bb81c912ffaa506e077b298d732b4f19a975Block Operator
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