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 6258160 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40361455 epoch_slot_no: 12655 block_no: 6257983 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 9460 time: 2021-09-18 01:15:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd85e0d20ae2c7bd74c6cf49b5685af7203204d46039c9a4101693d1170eb12Block Operator
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