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 6275186 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40706413 epoch_slot_no: 357613 block_no: 6275009 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 26532 time: 2021-09-22 01:05:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88244189f82585516a7f804113d1c99d40deed5cf1f0b257aa6d6e0837fc7e69Block Operator
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