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 6258462 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40367607 epoch_slot_no: 18807 block_no: 6258285 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 9969 time: 2021-09-18 02:58:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7011001bf7cc21a7acdc1dbf1a3c2592bc8d6549df5bf3409ec3b98c14905e9Block Operator
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