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 6258498 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 40368473 epoch_slot_no: 19673 block_no: 6258321 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 31784 time: 2021-09-18 03:12:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28915c60d35d3198f233b98804c3fcb8eb5fc24e88af4b403927dc4a5065543eBlock Operator
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