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 6258056 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40359403 epoch_slot_no: 10603 block_no: 6257879 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 27597 time: 2021-09-18 00:41:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x932eed97f55e050c41a9ecf165a946a5358bb333f863c77bc7c9e254d96e9329Block Operator
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