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 6272950 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40661230 epoch_slot_no: 312430 block_no: 6272773 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 11918 time: 2021-09-21 12:32:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30e51a40ec8af945b5c311a77287cd32fd4caff525cecc70e9070f93ba04343aBlock Operator
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