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 6275097 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 40704681 epoch_slot_no: 355881 block_no: 6274920 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 19171 time: 2021-09-22 00:36:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5491f86a71ab47447208ebf0220aa495d66f1ba5fc99c99aad20109206a4156aBlock Operator
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