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 6266238 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 40524178 epoch_slot_no: 175378 block_no: 6266061 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 18184 time: 2021-09-19 22:27:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62a21a54b1b43ca6b859e7506661cc9d75b529f8c3b91c45ceb6a23d7243847eBlock Operator
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