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 6258428 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40366950 epoch_slot_no: 18150 block_no: 6258251 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 7064 time: 2021-09-18 02:47:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e9cfac69a7998572dfa48e44a1bcaeb95279e1fb58db2ad213aeca610f0248Block Operator
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