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 6268343 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 40568352 epoch_slot_no: 219552 block_no: 6268166 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 1339 time: 2021-09-20 10:44:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0128e9e1f7731e643425724131b75875386fc39fa3100b2c3b708a083aa9e915Block Operator
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