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 6268374 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40569118 epoch_slot_no: 220318 block_no: 6268197 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 8880 time: 2021-09-20 10:56:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x552605f495732214545cebf86395756b687a3ea9d45fdcdbe17403a29001dc11Block Operator
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