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 6263119 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40460951 epoch_slot_no: 112151 block_no: 6262942 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 62306 time: 2021-09-19 04:54:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x218f7335da63c7fcd85482baab118a17c1a39b29061f99a4371560bc758cd83cBlock Operator
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