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 6257684 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 40352105 epoch_slot_no: 3305 block_no: 6257507 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 28985 time: 2021-09-17 22:39:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58f3f1dc5341ba6dcdd2d8283b37229796df30aab9f759b8c7d95378ae504736Block Operator
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