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 6272109 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 40644439 epoch_slot_no: 295639 block_no: 6271932 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 15600 time: 2021-09-21 07:52:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5559527f62f61c36913b64e4b2287347d30ea3c13f2bb143df55b64fdfdc098Block Operator
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