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 6271359 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40629718 epoch_slot_no: 280918 block_no: 6271182 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 31297 time: 2021-09-21 03:46:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe0fc81c14c7762ba8a39924edbed0ed41075936126c0098729070d646808eecBlock Operator
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