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 6270375 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40609907 epoch_slot_no: 261107 block_no: 6270198 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 8625 time: 2021-09-20 22:16:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b7d48e90804cfd4c97a94492acc5c4cb7ff93b89112cdba884ac5340f9c264cBlock Operator
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