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 6271311 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40628935 epoch_slot_no: 280135 block_no: 6271134 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 4380 time: 2021-09-21 03:33:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238262c9a716d10f2c8282dd5e4093686bda9b0817dec7c279900390f5e7ee9bBlock Operator
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