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 6272176 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40645633 epoch_slot_no: 296833 block_no: 6271999 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 18923 time: 2021-09-21 08:12:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04f77866264bc0fbc9afc9e3046f45488bb1ed2e779a7a22adfc8139b70ab27eBlock Operator
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