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 6274674 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40696706 epoch_slot_no: 347906 block_no: 6274497 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 16772 time: 2021-09-21 22:23:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe74fc0ede915b5e4aba0c9ba80313be681cd4de88eaea770dc3862a397487450Block Operator
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