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 6262165 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40441694 epoch_slot_no: 92894 block_no: 6261988 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 21875 time: 2021-09-18 23:33:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f96387fd5b36b83b3eb9a84c8566b85404c7f91c0bbbb5dc70697bc975dbc7bBlock Operator
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