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 6259367 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40386256 epoch_slot_no: 37456 block_no: 6259190 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 9090 time: 2021-09-18 08:09:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13c8f4305ffa1d2a8711a76c968c64a753e03a1f75a92e3d78ece1c632d970dfBlock Operator
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