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 6257893 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 40356243 epoch_slot_no: 7443 block_no: 6257716 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 37850 time: 2021-09-17 23:48:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667860dc99aa0bb65e3fac4279e570050e6a7c20657ed708b7779e99ddca0c0dBlock Operator
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