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 6266244 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40524293 epoch_slot_no: 175493 block_no: 6266067 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 6928 time: 2021-09-19 22:29:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0016887fa0453b9c48002d0240fa94c802dcc3e070d42844f9428b6f64c0f7cbBlock Operator
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