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 6269193 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 40587149 epoch_slot_no: 238349 block_no: 6269016 slot_leader_id: 6076888 size: 38632 time: 2021-09-20 15:57:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c03d5f732e356efe0e45e19555b1692cd76146c946b6c22646f7131d3b70bd7Block Operator
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