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 6271111 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40624888 epoch_slot_no: 276088 block_no: 6270934 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 12180 time: 2021-09-21 02:26:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3474065196911aef60d280533878860090fc3d9ddbfbf4d483f9fa257dc4d72cBlock Operator
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