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 6259223 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40383853 epoch_slot_no: 35053 block_no: 6259046 slot_leader_id: 5824272 size: 19132 time: 2021-09-18 07:29:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98bf0207465e682b4491518ddf4753178f2e5fa2ab802b86a1e12b466098d3e1Block Operator
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