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 6257867 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40355807 epoch_slot_no: 7007 block_no: 6257690 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 4370 time: 2021-09-17 23:41:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1de1ddd70d8a8f5a32ca9044d19598e9e1721c419e09ff8fc38fea327928853aBlock Operator
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