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 6264208 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40482334 epoch_slot_no: 133534 block_no: 6264031 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 7690 time: 2021-09-19 10:50:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83cac20cb139885566f3d043746abca73bf12144c75ec66b872a8a6502becadaBlock Operator
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