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 6265541 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40510485 epoch_slot_no: 161685 block_no: 6265364 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 16025 time: 2021-09-19 18:39:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcafe588cbda4fff08ac23cdeb3251649c3bf1bcfb4bf132b8e52c9d5a71705beBlock Operator
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