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 6265993 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 40519562 epoch_slot_no: 170762 block_no: 6265816 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 37133 time: 2021-09-19 21:10:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf82c569dd79ef31fc87f3a35afe7dcbe12787a832a8e675d27a6f57afe64fa0aBlock Operator
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