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 6269056 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40583941 epoch_slot_no: 235141 block_no: 6268879 slot_leader_id: 5537835 size: 12564 time: 2021-09-20 15:03:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d03cb6ad07c50feebcd4cce7cde905617e1e6e67c8e1a80d96ba4b72ff79aaBlock Operator
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