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 6259648 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40391608 epoch_slot_no: 42808 block_no: 6259471 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 6513 time: 2021-09-18 09:38:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1572a2e2ddf6c01e2c11845edc9628f550c2bc8380db56ebbe20e631a1e2e916Block Operator
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