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 6263526 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40469283 epoch_slot_no: 120483 block_no: 6263349 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 7683 time: 2021-09-19 07:12:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf97e0cb1009b572c1aab91d0fe2f9e10d4a1883b511a0c0ce21a3f870eee38Block Operator
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