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 6266243 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40524286 epoch_slot_no: 175486 block_no: 6266066 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 24988 time: 2021-09-19 22:29:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc465821e7c31d8a5d38addd88696be73ac2b6e03f0c9eb1dca59096f5be42ae4Block Operator
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