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 6263528 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40469308 epoch_slot_no: 120508 block_no: 6263351 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 5682 time: 2021-09-19 07:13:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec8a5eb11ac06ec6f4545e637a75b80bbf45d2623e785e6aa38a874891e13ddbBlock Operator
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