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 6268345 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40568374 epoch_slot_no: 219574 block_no: 6268168 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 19046 time: 2021-09-20 10:44:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x312d92bce87b7c4cb524eb709b26b730d256900f51e8ce22f7495e7136d7845aBlock Operator
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