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 6262449 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40447278 epoch_slot_no: 98478 block_no: 6262272 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 40453 time: 2021-09-19 01:06:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf7907224a48ef986c6612a23250711b5fb9576df43865c5451d73b007566a4dBlock Operator
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