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 6258486 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40368158 epoch_slot_no: 19358 block_no: 6258309 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 7547 time: 2021-09-18 03:07:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x114971a4a41d424ede70a00e5b3372075330bd889099c54badaee99354c942edBlock Operator
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