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 6274000 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40682961 epoch_slot_no: 334161 block_no: 6273823 slot_leader_id: 6274000 size: 14792 time: 2021-09-21 18:34:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1efb3d183aa90af476fade384632a3fc744096d73ec98c2debc735412c6360c1Block Operator
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