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 6258012 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40358529 epoch_slot_no: 9729 block_no: 6257835 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 6906 time: 2021-09-18 00:27:00 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3ffa5e6367cf83e12b4c1c8366eae203d469ec5d3b54fde79a4a0462c50c34Block Operator
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