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 6258772 Details
Epoch: 291Number of transactions in block: 27
slot_no: 40374863
epoch_slot_no: 26063
block_no: 6258595
slot_leader_id: 5672547
size: 26173
time: 2021-09-18 04:59:14
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x94d4f365793ecb820350083da247cddcf116022a41ddb2d68268e36852a45689
Block Operator
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