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 6262921 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40456662 epoch_slot_no: 107862 block_no: 6262744 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 29900 time: 2021-09-19 03:42:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd6ad4c9a2ef3127dee941d4d07b8feff168eb9231872419c2e6fbe69d1f378Block Operator
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