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 6267278 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40545543 epoch_slot_no: 196743 block_no: 6267101 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 16504 time: 2021-09-20 04:23:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ec6cc479dfdbed4de32f168d9febbf5a2ae2d81cdd4b653945a4d2c2a262ebBlock Operator
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