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 6259313 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40385419 epoch_slot_no: 36619 block_no: 6259136 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 25834 time: 2021-09-18 07:55:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af6c884437b9562117e0f9dd7906bbd703e75c88c301e04f25853e0f10628f1Block Operator
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