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 6266233 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40524039 epoch_slot_no: 175239 block_no: 6266056 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 4281 time: 2021-09-19 22:25:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6cc7eae005e90ee2fde43f0a9005742105c985f4e792f551717699c30ed3d43Block Operator
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