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 6257997 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40358272 epoch_slot_no: 9472 block_no: 6257820 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 10280 time: 2021-09-18 00:22:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d952a512245a524ce2706452fe98f8ddcee1de29bd8b839eaa927a41cbb365Block Operator
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