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 6268146 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40564473 epoch_slot_no: 215673 block_no: 6267969 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 4646 time: 2021-09-20 09:39:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c6d8c1e44952a1c9cdda96bda05e57358ad089b5117726c7dbb1f24cfa63a5Block Operator
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