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 6263858 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40475466 epoch_slot_no: 126666 block_no: 6263681 slot_leader_id: 5677590 size: 3314 time: 2021-09-19 08:55:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a4821b172da85cdf75b57bf30f19ad73409136bed8bb07fdcac62ff7f01bf81Block Operator
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