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 6266548 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 40530381 epoch_slot_no: 181581 block_no: 6266371 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 54445 time: 2021-09-20 00:11:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15dfee636aea03e06beb995113c8a57a6370e7d99c67c562192ac72255eaf00eBlock Operator
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