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 6269497 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 40593455 epoch_slot_no: 244655 block_no: 6269320 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 36817 time: 2021-09-20 17:42:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda789d0d2714de41fb1e2ecd8f42521012a710c541f70286da967843150ace80Block Operator
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