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 6265898 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 40517429 epoch_slot_no: 168629 block_no: 6265721 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 62708 time: 2021-09-19 20:35:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27bea41d7b8309e2440f7de85b18a2d183c8cf98dd556b48d8a0b51e85af787Block Operator
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