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 6270470 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40611677 epoch_slot_no: 262877 block_no: 6270293 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 19526 time: 2021-09-20 22:46:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f327ea12312787057dd338449cc17654c422142c75e1a0937aa5b3c5f2a663Block Operator
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