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 6271551 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40633543 epoch_slot_no: 284743 block_no: 6271374 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 14008 time: 2021-09-21 04:50:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa65ff674905066a3db88903c6c6f218dfa30ccbf6d6bac1a01d7f8ebee332a6aBlock Operator
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