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 6268108 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 40563764 epoch_slot_no: 214964 block_no: 6267931 slot_leader_id: 5451566 size: 57536 time: 2021-09-20 09:27:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0611f4931526971d31df710706a336b31f0e1629a58970eb56db55b51c548d4Block Operator
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