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 6269498 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40593460 epoch_slot_no: 244660 block_no: 6269321 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 1953 time: 2021-09-20 17:42:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb186edcd61b0fcfe48a2587b73004ec84298669f7e315d285187023a7ad3af40Block Operator
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