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 6271429 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40630826 epoch_slot_no: 282026 block_no: 6271252 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 4495 time: 2021-09-21 04:05:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ece199dc7f957f53b5037667ae808c311406b98361d62e242841576cf4c5a9Block Operator
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