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 6258380 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40365872 epoch_slot_no: 17072 block_no: 6258203 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 2725 time: 2021-09-18 02:29:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd70c1f5f46bc07f0d4031d2f2cd6d2451a01bf07b6cd32812f2a5a11ef9a577Block Operator
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