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 6266412 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40527351 epoch_slot_no: 178551 block_no: 6266235 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 12961 time: 2021-09-19 23:20:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77fa89b7ac1ded43368399631f08a457f279da04d7a681b999b9f6cfcc8b0d9cBlock Operator
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