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 6257896 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40356312 epoch_slot_no: 7512 block_no: 6257719 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 4560 time: 2021-09-17 23:50:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03c1ad288d8ad1e4c48f67ee80a0f5c7070a602c3d2a7df30888a35f6ead0153Block Operator
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