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 6258925 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40378168 epoch_slot_no: 29368 block_no: 6258748 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 9672 time: 2021-09-18 05:54:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5325b73686cbc4a09d11a007b0e8c592f1908dd6d1c96474d6a87ed49f31b62cBlock Operator
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