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 6257716 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40352686 epoch_slot_no: 3886 block_no: 6257539 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 32579 time: 2021-09-17 22:49:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0722d847a50792ea3fbd6539a4bfdbbc7ef5b332b6bd2d1f13b00956fcd6b803Block Operator
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