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 6259677 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40392116 epoch_slot_no: 43316 block_no: 6259500 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 19247 time: 2021-09-18 09:46:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeecc24debfcf449ecccf0848cef4a5a9f9c4c040215994dad66f7f6e7bc3e091Block Operator
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