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 6264161 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40481278 epoch_slot_no: 132478 block_no: 6263984 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 16242 time: 2021-09-19 10:32:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x113ddcc77d9474c2a16388a5cdab518ddc4a7e51bda880daba7ca8aadf3dc9c1Block Operator
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