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 6272313 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40648196 epoch_slot_no: 299396 block_no: 6272136 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 16973 time: 2021-09-21 08:54:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54a622c2d7ed85a1d39d92be8be6a9081b6621560a9f215712ed0a5c73cb2839Block Operator
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