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 6263042 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40459495 epoch_slot_no: 110695 block_no: 6262865 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 13229 time: 2021-09-19 04:29:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd107e6f9794b8458fc797eb14804e5eea9e89db4e589ce420cfeebc4f1b368aBlock Operator
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