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 6266228 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40523873 epoch_slot_no: 175073 block_no: 6266051 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 9146 time: 2021-09-19 22:22:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa86e860c1740dad23e9f39156dfda4bfb2701c25b0cb0a7258871191ac4212ffBlock Operator
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