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 6257845 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40355364 epoch_slot_no: 6564 block_no: 6257668 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 15762 time: 2021-09-17 23:34:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7d7723ad394286775718b36442c74c8a3ec579de414e1b4b2963ecd34676d14Block Operator
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