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 6270634 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40615080 epoch_slot_no: 266280 block_no: 6270457 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 21120 time: 2021-09-20 23:42:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25929f408b2f8f5257cbdba5309737c383338edd7fa7ccd0a959cabf3af45527Block Operator
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