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 6271896 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40640206 epoch_slot_no: 291406 block_no: 6271719 slot_leader_id: 6261769 size: 18999 time: 2021-09-21 06:41:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c3b964f68a3427d442ade0ea338b6dff2fbe51ce20eea766c59cbf2bf04f38Block Operator
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