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 6271180 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40626335 epoch_slot_no: 277535 block_no: 6271003 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 9554 time: 2021-09-21 02:50:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46cb5fa0aadaa80f9bbafe8a07fb15ae7e357a1de48bc122ff096859315907bBlock Operator
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