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 6258262 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40363616 epoch_slot_no: 14816 block_no: 6258085 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 12200 time: 2021-09-18 01:51:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94d0acd1ac478d9a3e07708e4662a3efd07bf41ce9fda52c60b2f13ab073852Block Operator
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