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 6259075 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40380837 epoch_slot_no: 32037 block_no: 6258898 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 4198 time: 2021-09-18 06:38:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f423339ac8999c0f3c22dfab8f6098694e31bbabd3324d5411f1c83192eda26Block Operator
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