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 6258349 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 40365275 epoch_slot_no: 16475 block_no: 6258172 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 28317 time: 2021-09-18 02:19:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea829b1c0ce981c6d7ee76a94838366a29c97682c68ce052da7f7c2da38045c9Block Operator
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