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 6258441 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40367223 epoch_slot_no: 18423 block_no: 6258264 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 15275 time: 2021-09-18 02:51:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfac0d2fcdb17dab3cf5c8aace86c3cd19fc14000e646f04cd375fdf5baedde69Block Operator
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