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 6272818 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 40658347 epoch_slot_no: 309547 block_no: 6272641 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 16935 time: 2021-09-21 11:43:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e8f68e8dd96fdf02fbcd7988d996c68458349314decea66191844e3ed928b3Block Operator
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