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 6267299 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40546074 epoch_slot_no: 197274 block_no: 6267122 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 19765 time: 2021-09-20 04:32:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0d1e21bae5abd14298437b2a30ea41842c50ad55f83266cf13d07b34411d2b8Block Operator
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