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 6258368 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40365683 epoch_slot_no: 16883 block_no: 6258191 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 1635 time: 2021-09-18 02:26:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x066513b411bd6207179552920d33f0ececef90687d116bcc944fd3ca2b5c34b3Block Operator
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