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 6268781 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40577922 epoch_slot_no: 229122 block_no: 6268604 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 6918 time: 2021-09-20 13:23:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e1c512902404bca84274b6c22901f07248278b5b0143e44b7376282cbdd8151Block Operator
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