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 6270102 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 40605404 epoch_slot_no: 256604 block_no: 6269925 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 2910 time: 2021-09-20 21:01:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3dddaff0cbf8be2fda447d9cb324e1ee5c0bddf11ca96bb8507cfc436db58f2Block Operator
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