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 6258208 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 40362497 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 6258031 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 46375 time: 2021-09-18 01:33:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x978223700014f64b7b88e20e9002e54eae0da4606fef331b7eb488091bcb7acdBlock Operator
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