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 6274146 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 40685864 epoch_slot_no: 337064 block_no: 6273969 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 18620 time: 2021-09-21 19:22:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50b591107e234be25034598094e36b0809a9dd5c3a778fce5b833f1aca720f4dBlock Operator
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