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 6264215 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40482457 epoch_slot_no: 133657 block_no: 6264038 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 11874 time: 2021-09-19 10:52:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eff2825576c6f267fe3ab41fe6eb1ccafc2c9a6d07076f2d6e0c147dd8f4b6dBlock Operator
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