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 6274319 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 40689419 epoch_slot_no: 340619 block_no: 6274142 slot_leader_id: 6141322 size: 29135 time: 2021-09-21 20:21:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8d389eb380e620e66d40e1d87bf0c041214ae808e967ffae7e5e9feb693b17Block Operator
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