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 6269566 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40594602 epoch_slot_no: 245802 block_no: 6269389 slot_leader_id: 6269566 size: 4631 time: 2021-09-20 18:01:33 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc87ab6ecf07dc6f67d470f9c3fc857f66f05596346f5e6d3dd4a5845b10545a3Block Operator
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