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 6268521 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40572402 epoch_slot_no: 223602 block_no: 6268344 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 7040 time: 2021-09-20 11:51:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e3266121d8e9a68afdc5c09e47b66817b93b4281731e75045fa279ccf382dfBlock Operator
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