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 6266049 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40520736 epoch_slot_no: 171936 block_no: 6265872 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 30764 time: 2021-09-19 21:30:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab232078160313084f95e62cf8e323cb5159c41db58de6a43bf4623b29a42faBlock Operator
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