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 6271742 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40637090 epoch_slot_no: 288290 block_no: 6271565 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 1675 time: 2021-09-21 05:49:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc4db5c00cc416dbd4961949c25280f9e80a7710faff48c992f4b127c76a0e9Block Operator
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