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 6257933 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40357060 epoch_slot_no: 8260 block_no: 6257756 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 60276 time: 2021-09-18 00:02:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17718251756198adbd3e19db6f50128c9059405ace9d43488a7afa949e804845Block Operator
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