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 6268184 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 40565032 epoch_slot_no: 216232 block_no: 6268007 slot_leader_id: 5727428 size: 14203 time: 2021-09-20 09:48:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f2fb3baaee95a83726db6c6cbfa6924ec9b8977265f6eb36a35dc3e7f5ea00Block Operator
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