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 6266583 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40530939 epoch_slot_no: 182139 block_no: 6266406 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 19335 time: 2021-09-20 00:20:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1b98a71eddbf650106049cfc925a337f609b09d75db9a2c49eff9dfcd3fa30Block Operator
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