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 6268507 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40571944 epoch_slot_no: 223144 block_no: 6268330 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 2343 time: 2021-09-20 11:43:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d5a8c5007aad2e00507314f007ae41b5889c6bc4fdd87b73176bfa046b16742Block Operator
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