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 6270048 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40604458 epoch_slot_no: 255658 block_no: 6269871 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 11837 time: 2021-09-20 20:45:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9804d3522e9796dc709216c3c2ee41363e06fa6f5ad8c855b997242547f56adBlock Operator
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