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 6273701 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 40676455 epoch_slot_no: 327655 block_no: 6273524 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 11530 time: 2021-09-21 16:45:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb30a453978a84d91bb84ff8e8dadf8049eb14b761e8b947a5a5316cef0eb301aBlock Operator
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