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 6274297 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 40688966 epoch_slot_no: 340166 block_no: 6274120 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 1080 time: 2021-09-21 20:14:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e0c4bf87f8456130290f706a85ed3dd6e92f9fb6470f443a3a3558365f6e8d2Block Operator
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