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 6268697 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 40576243 epoch_slot_no: 227443 block_no: 6268520 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 30194 time: 2021-09-20 12:55:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1c09717b029ad6bf8b155877cc53c32737fb90e26b241969df2eae3bb3cbfcbBlock Operator
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