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 6272322 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40648281 epoch_slot_no: 299481 block_no: 6272145 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 3820 time: 2021-09-21 08:56:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bd064f48b2cfcf8738ca4fe4393af47bf50767141f677a8e902fd542e7aa6d8Block Operator
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