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 6270294 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40608337 epoch_slot_no: 259537 block_no: 6270117 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 8002 time: 2021-09-20 21:50:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0e90f419eabdbe1e46d4ee13d05876325b81b331c40091c9fa4914744c1be16Block Operator
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