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 6274005 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40683092 epoch_slot_no: 334292 block_no: 6273828 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 7660 time: 2021-09-21 18:36:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05055eabc4b1faf4b7f0a1c9c8194b17a06273e46de86eb3dd714ca8f62acd54Block Operator
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