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 6272368 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 40649287 epoch_slot_no: 300487 block_no: 6272191 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 40788 time: 2021-09-21 09:12:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4109448979f3a445e51b002e1c8850df9b911f2eb899c2d5f61a7f67809dec49Block Operator
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