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 6259017 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40379669 epoch_slot_no: 30869 block_no: 6258840 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 28317 time: 2021-09-18 06:19:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0cfdc2faa27c34b5fab996aefefd2fc691b062a640a910348f186ec1048d81bBlock Operator
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