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 6274172 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40686478 epoch_slot_no: 337678 block_no: 6273995 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 8514 time: 2021-09-21 19:32:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a31b6bfe8c6036407ef5f4fe572f08022ea3ed117bff4694f12406e6023b33Block Operator
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