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 6266857 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40536622 epoch_slot_no: 187822 block_no: 6266680 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 3763 time: 2021-09-20 01:55:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x427438dce306aa5240fda23ebf1e357d36e69586dfbc2f87feaa0ab4063df60eBlock Operator
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