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 6257879 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40355957 epoch_slot_no: 7157 block_no: 6257702 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 11706 time: 2021-09-17 23:44:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x264ce26cb3589f2b963d8eb3db98ad0d8a90b0c2d62ce4022e3146ef15cc448fBlock Operator
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