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 6274647 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40696130 epoch_slot_no: 347330 block_no: 6274470 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 12095 time: 2021-09-21 22:13:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd28ba2ce2f3b38df4df3f9e3f94a1c41597b634c54148bae0c869ca2de94facdBlock Operator
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