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 6274864 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40700795 epoch_slot_no: 351995 block_no: 6274687 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 4404 time: 2021-09-21 23:31:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4b075ece8d7e63eb7666c91c6d06351ae6344e06319d90cb3942b2eb1b0ca3Block Operator
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