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 6263306 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40464954 epoch_slot_no: 116154 block_no: 6263129 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 42330 time: 2021-09-19 06:00:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7243324aea51fff920c8dd003fb92641730f16855fb36c3d223b56102ba0ebc5Block Operator
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