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 6266616 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40531847 epoch_slot_no: 183047 block_no: 6266439 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 17160 time: 2021-09-20 00:35:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5571605f665179367de3d78f3d0b305ebef28dcd1e431ee72b04287c042bea9aBlock Operator
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