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 6269821 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40599618 epoch_slot_no: 250818 block_no: 6269644 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 10607 time: 2021-09-20 19:25:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd1d0e727d9f1e33ac476d8eeeec1e4c5184a2349a5f0033e7ce5a6bfb7c150eBlock Operator
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