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 6257691 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 40352250 epoch_slot_no: 3450 block_no: 6257514 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 60438 time: 2021-09-17 22:42:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d99eb9ed8e289ea910555f3cdeabb3fa259f32a08528570c456b7a3b26910c1Block Operator
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