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 6268524 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40572438 epoch_slot_no: 223638 block_no: 6268347 slot_leader_id: 4578914 size: 13512 time: 2021-09-20 11:52:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5d4ae59564788e172b912a0808bf8a590c61d52f4da96a1c0a5e46965e514ecBlock Operator
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