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 6271395 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40630243 epoch_slot_no: 281443 block_no: 6271218 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 12279 time: 2021-09-21 03:55:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1fa25068348d8ec0e71cb6d6e628522d888a47a0311506d8bd9c4631fe0b02aBlock Operator
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