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 6274629 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40695775 epoch_slot_no: 346975 block_no: 6274452 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 9962 time: 2021-09-21 22:07:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3483a51b9b293d8e7f99f251b1db9bfee197e0602602cb7a6ef36eda484bc140Block Operator
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