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 6258864 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40377012 epoch_slot_no: 28212 block_no: 6258687 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 26000 time: 2021-09-18 05:35:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb52ba6bcc45d7a9793329b618c7a5200ff5e8afe41ff699bf6514eea6844fe8Block Operator
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