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 6257765 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40353598 epoch_slot_no: 4798 block_no: 6257588 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 8766 time: 2021-09-17 23:04:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b019e70cf09b7f50e3b6d3d37d96adc155d28e6488270b2ff5f47ef6ec84d1Block Operator
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