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 6272447 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 40650683 epoch_slot_no: 301883 block_no: 6272270 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 5975 time: 2021-09-21 09:36:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf46e21966addde38d188b558d1a8b7fd66efb35975adfd958fd3e2e2a2256daBlock Operator
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