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 6270123 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40605728 epoch_slot_no: 256928 block_no: 6269946 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 17728 time: 2021-09-20 21:06:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a44151a6edeb9235f20f1c07b1b4e32b1a3c11af95975e9f5f6c603add92eeBlock Operator
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