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 6258061 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40359519 epoch_slot_no: 10719 block_no: 6257884 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 18891 time: 2021-09-18 00:43:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7d5cca0999953a5604314709a1fbfa3e9567cf4285af0864731bcf7b6a4d7bBlock Operator
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