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 6265777 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40515064 epoch_slot_no: 166264 block_no: 6265600 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 17029 time: 2021-09-19 19:55:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x213a575bf9306dad14f25fab302ff4d10680af4115de90ab1ec51ec8c1191343Block Operator
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