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 6258407 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40366417 epoch_slot_no: 17617 block_no: 6258230 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 8172 time: 2021-09-18 02:38:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3fe1908e46685a2498ac794fbc42f0db7e2cbe3ab0c14da66277e70fcb37c8eBlock Operator
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