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 6272138 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40644972 epoch_slot_no: 296172 block_no: 6271961 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 20387 time: 2021-09-21 08:01:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32b3e9a7c6dce08fe3adcf3cbf51d745ecb5bccce049dd6f1373548ac3b08d71Block Operator
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