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 6271687 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40636307 epoch_slot_no: 287507 block_no: 6271510 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 7740 time: 2021-09-21 05:36:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28faa5f8ddc8c6580a318b781f79b8f92d7395a01782ce3b48a299c4ca218878Block Operator
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