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 6274965 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40702385 epoch_slot_no: 353585 block_no: 6274788 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 24415 time: 2021-09-21 23:57:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80f21d60b7dbade1c9a43f0bea9a5b0214095fe990f84ab7b8f3db6a74b87483Block Operator
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