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 6273967 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 103 slot_no: 40682324 epoch_slot_no: 333524 block_no: 6273790 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 43795 time: 2021-09-21 18:23:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbffbf80001fd034312e3a68fac52d3ab564f980d6969bd6a697c26719b87014eBlock Operator
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