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 6268949 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40581658 epoch_slot_no: 232858 block_no: 6268772 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 9111 time: 2021-09-20 14:25:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeae7b5ddae26037f3b6a09bd56244e569e5b8ec1bb7e1737319d05068aedff8Block Operator
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