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 6269516 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40593770 epoch_slot_no: 244970 block_no: 6269339 slot_leader_id: 5413498 size: 17062 time: 2021-09-20 17:47:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf741bbe2e9d502d947f799379a7f2b88a39966b47a8590f84d9bb0ebb824fcc6Block Operator
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