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 6258809 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40375792 epoch_slot_no: 26992 block_no: 6258632 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 9228 time: 2021-09-18 05:14:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4633e30a913ca9be09e9c7dba7068ae3489af42638b88787948ff70f9b82d81Block Operator
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