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 6271428 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40630820 epoch_slot_no: 282020 block_no: 6271251 slot_leader_id: 5493217 size: 11065 time: 2021-09-21 04:05:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d417cf072ef64701ec856ba084cf5dda912cfddab5384be4f4cd350e96841a0Block Operator
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