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 6262851 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 40455358 epoch_slot_no: 106558 block_no: 6262674 slot_leader_id: 4585442 size: 52107 time: 2021-09-19 03:20:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bdb3edb1a28a40bea99345a9b2a34d0fc63ecaf97e776703d791b74db71a5b6Block Operator
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