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 6274913 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40701644 epoch_slot_no: 352844 block_no: 6274736 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 10636 time: 2021-09-21 23:45:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231d81358d670240a3366983a36f175e2a545d9b0e82264a6e13cd6a4d9dbec3Block Operator
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