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 6269396 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40591500 epoch_slot_no: 242700 block_no: 6269219 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 7785 time: 2021-09-20 17:09:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aba569a2f5b04eb504e841d5392e0e06271680173b06b3fa8f77d2e582fa463Block Operator
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