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 6273204 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40666742 epoch_slot_no: 317942 block_no: 6273027 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 25941 time: 2021-09-21 14:03:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38f54865f06f35ddc31873cdb796f271c6b6084a59fa53e7a2c41178541a4e4dBlock Operator
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