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 6258230 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40362926 epoch_slot_no: 14126 block_no: 6258053 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 38844 time: 2021-09-18 01:40:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8bee322430f9197b242bc4670f33fbe8aed7d10b75c4cf159366bbf2c74da28Block Operator
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