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 6267362 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40547763 epoch_slot_no: 198963 block_no: 6267185 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 17342 time: 2021-09-20 05:00:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b2569a1f3bfac2d9c2192b264af786fffffa7e36651621ede6a1b1461f94daBlock Operator
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