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 6263156 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40461777 epoch_slot_no: 112977 block_no: 6262979 slot_leader_id: 4768597 size: 62789 time: 2021-09-19 05:07:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8446aadd7fbf7d11b2ecbdeb3eab7e21d6e9a9ae84bd8412b9629210430b635Block Operator
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