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 6259554 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40389728 epoch_slot_no: 40928 block_no: 6259377 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 2461 time: 2021-09-18 09:06:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f75f83cf4480adeede3ecaac62dc18b6f2fc58f8684da64b346019057a12304Block Operator
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