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 6268876 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 40580046 epoch_slot_no: 231246 block_no: 6268699 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 24536 time: 2021-09-20 13:58:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c8c9a87d3500dfe5f00d9d65d9224e9b85fcd44e62f6c650323fe8689d95691Block Operator
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