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 6272635 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40654286 epoch_slot_no: 305486 block_no: 6272458 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 17695 time: 2021-09-21 10:36:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b061e4c19a094ceb21de66a6a8bc19bb2f1df7b4d8e36b1e4458462d0e3e67Block Operator
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