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 6265466 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 40508970 epoch_slot_no: 160170 block_no: 6265289 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 46432 time: 2021-09-19 18:14:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dfaf3a3240d2d5357701674714b9a57dc75499a8aaf36472791447630ef9e5fBlock Operator
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