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 6259236 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40383986 epoch_slot_no: 35186 block_no: 6259059 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 6122 time: 2021-09-18 07:31:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f955fd1b2083c90359abef18bacc0699e2183f54ce6b661d928446ba26269b4Block Operator
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