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 6274445 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 40692125 epoch_slot_no: 343325 block_no: 6274268 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 8762 time: 2021-09-21 21:06:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf58db3103f3eda3a5ba1d8152d8dd273feb4fa4144ead0d3d5fbd063e2353fe2Block Operator
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