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 6270638 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40615143 epoch_slot_no: 266343 block_no: 6270461 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 6370 time: 2021-09-20 23:43:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d2fc1ab466665b98bb86ae1ec3936f9d83f4dab446c3b90545155503fe1a0eBlock Operator
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