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 6265025 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 40498372 epoch_slot_no: 149572 block_no: 6264848 slot_leader_id: 6265025 size: 35508 time: 2021-09-19 15:17:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620e9a2ccebfd9b519a981c2e91d2dee3e1bfc595a0704ee7d0cce964defda76Block Operator
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