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 6258449 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40367397 epoch_slot_no: 18597 block_no: 6258272 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 3622 time: 2021-09-18 02:54:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7457f0c3273e61b36a153de1c471a729b8ef3746fc420f584db81c1bcaeccb2Block Operator
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