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 6268028 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40561981 epoch_slot_no: 213181 block_no: 6267851 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 14921 time: 2021-09-20 08:57:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8554620f4a1f56dea6f2a61915e493b83690d6939d99afd1f3d83fd4873aa929Block Operator
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