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 6273236 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40667381 epoch_slot_no: 318581 block_no: 6273059 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 7302 time: 2021-09-21 14:14:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc863befd1bb1a834c8c670a781f93b1fa0e3dc8b6cbd2e5c10be293209e0261Block Operator
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