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 6269290 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40589395 epoch_slot_no: 240595 block_no: 6269113 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 16629 time: 2021-09-20 16:34:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x477501ea441765a8e7018316037d8ad1310c46823a5d6372d0a99d229bb98d12Block Operator
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