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 6268807 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 40578444 epoch_slot_no: 229644 block_no: 6268630 slot_leader_id: 5005086 size: 37925 time: 2021-09-20 13:32:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1340fc7c87cfb9475a97bd9daa104d1222cf5bc2dc3126b5e6df2cb1a3d4ad18Block Operator
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