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 6271452 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40631317 epoch_slot_no: 282517 block_no: 6271275 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 13890 time: 2021-09-21 04:13:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c7e09791f08e2d2e0567567058f2c255b6855e9bdca1a5b969c9963591223fBlock Operator
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