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 6258434 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40367123 epoch_slot_no: 18323 block_no: 6258257 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 3447 time: 2021-09-18 02:50:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x304e29115c7374b9d33fd4cd030bd1a4c8358f9fb4b87f16ea8c6c0e58bcbc26Block Operator
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