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 6264189 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40481880 epoch_slot_no: 133080 block_no: 6264012 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 4955 time: 2021-09-19 10:42:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x260d53ba6d3bd70b991aef95b1cb7f0591c1b1dc34d6020b78a71f4a804336d9Block Operator
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