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 6271748 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40637174 epoch_slot_no: 288374 block_no: 6271571 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 735 time: 2021-09-21 05:51:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x627583fff338d969382e68c2a1e4cc1bb27788b54e461190d131af28de5d0910Block Operator
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