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 6269242 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40588290 epoch_slot_no: 239490 block_no: 6269065 slot_leader_id: 5386865 size: 13918 time: 2021-09-20 16:16:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376e45a23ed39aa5a3f9c8a153d6e31c61f1cc33c7eb93bdd0d9e1010613a2b8Block Operator
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