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 6266876 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40537043 epoch_slot_no: 188243 block_no: 6266699 slot_leader_id: 5483415 size: 7652 time: 2021-09-20 02:02:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b0a83d60e3d0c0871202b6f12c518b38d1157440b91b4eafa9bd912f23bc27cBlock Operator
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