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 6268720 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40576804 epoch_slot_no: 228004 block_no: 6268543 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 13586 time: 2021-09-20 13:04:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x819d8f42279a1b44680e5e833d949c3c97a48876663c5bd9417a6539bd3e95f9Block Operator
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