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 6268601 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40574046 epoch_slot_no: 225246 block_no: 6268424 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 18043 time: 2021-09-20 12:18:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbb552be10ad6b0fcf1d36733658f6008e0432dc57061926bdae282531ee8ecBlock Operator
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