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 6258107 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40360419 epoch_slot_no: 11619 block_no: 6257930 slot_leader_id: 5766067 size: 12855 time: 2021-09-18 00:58:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8551e96f2afbc25d56507775662aba6fde7039ee70a3c6bf55418d0e9028d49aBlock Operator
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