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 6274949 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40702169 epoch_slot_no: 353369 block_no: 6274772 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 13647 time: 2021-09-21 23:54:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed3e37a83d8b3a9ded3977499c63bc0a8e0d62a376460fe733fba7462d07f2dfBlock Operator
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