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 6267542 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 40551651 epoch_slot_no: 202851 block_no: 6267365 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 33794 time: 2021-09-20 06:05:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea63e02edbc7ffb928e81b8ac34ded6612c393f0b68f02e7c0a4d863464a2cdBlock Operator
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