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 6264924 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40496522 epoch_slot_no: 147722 block_no: 6264747 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 10176 time: 2021-09-19 14:46:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31e17251d6841d762497f3bbb64a6feb4ef4726394c01db203ad4922de10bab9Block Operator
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