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 6273173 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40665875 epoch_slot_no: 317075 block_no: 6272996 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 5049 time: 2021-09-21 13:49:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8054b46157d82cf141d87cdda13079f53a6a961df24f4648c0ddda71ea45f72aBlock Operator
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