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 6266218 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40523764 epoch_slot_no: 174964 block_no: 6266041 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 19946 time: 2021-09-19 22:20:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ca92bf26b14cb583814d3f6bed84c064343676d1570d582eb3fbb4bee23309Block Operator
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