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 6258953 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40378585 epoch_slot_no: 29785 block_no: 6258776 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 26485 time: 2021-09-18 06:01:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49f4f055cd75dabbc38635409012bf2d759c275fd15cb971ae54e5bafa190772Block Operator
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