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 6259319 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40385503 epoch_slot_no: 36703 block_no: 6259142 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 10394 time: 2021-09-18 07:56:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dc56683f3f8930d4c881500598585dfb70addad4e4c4ba5d570d3b7f1f289afBlock Operator
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