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 6267467 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 40549942 epoch_slot_no: 201142 block_no: 6267290 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 28232 time: 2021-09-20 05:37:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd900f172623743c48c5accaa7ed7d2012c5cba53c471428763f00f11881969fBlock Operator
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