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 6269261 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40588722 epoch_slot_no: 239922 block_no: 6269084 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 7752 time: 2021-09-20 16:23:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd173f10607ce2e43051eec22d46384c4033740563d236aa3822ea4ebb2b03e9Block Operator
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