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 6267609 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 40552968 epoch_slot_no: 204168 block_no: 6267432 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 1572 time: 2021-09-20 06:27:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3e9364b55aad42e60ab959d86180c4c8ce3acd7ff560290d34b0c990ebda1f0Block Operator
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