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 6257920 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40356826 epoch_slot_no: 8026 block_no: 6257743 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 3495 time: 2021-09-17 23:58:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7843721922ebbc72bf10089ce5a9cef2935f93edac036a1ab656be40c78d9469Block Operator
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