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 6263229 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 40463415 epoch_slot_no: 114615 block_no: 6263052 slot_leader_id: 5470426 size: 60285 time: 2021-09-19 05:35:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1df6b709d86424a98e7cae95342b5280aed0add4e200eb2f50dc8714670989bdBlock Operator
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