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 6263990 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40477842 epoch_slot_no: 129042 block_no: 6263813 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 9823 time: 2021-09-19 09:35:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5744c61815ed2e32d38c26b8d5bb65e869b421d083613462d3a751540615df47Block Operator
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