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 6263974 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40477535 epoch_slot_no: 128735 block_no: 6263797 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 7369 time: 2021-09-19 09:30:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a994bc4699ff1584a90b307e27acebfe47170cf64987ded939b50127cbae43fBlock Operator
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