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 6271725 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 40636760 epoch_slot_no: 287960 block_no: 6271548 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 1462 time: 2021-09-21 05:44:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f01adf9e638bb4243b208a4945ea64603355021685e0d9ce5264ca31e935afBlock Operator
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