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 6258257 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 40363507 epoch_slot_no: 14707 block_no: 6258080 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 31629 time: 2021-09-18 01:49:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6beb67e32da6230e55c15416665e946b3964490ca422cd005a20d354e79caffBlock Operator
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