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 6259072 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40380812 epoch_slot_no: 32012 block_no: 6258895 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 12530 time: 2021-09-18 06:38:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701eac2bab430c5c5d4ac0d10d470494835e0b4dde885510cba5a04a5fd3fcf1Block Operator
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