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 6275636 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40715932 epoch_slot_no: 367132 block_no: 6275459 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 10103 time: 2021-09-22 03:43:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3ae7e69d3e6388dfad82e47957d62eb46905b71ad9ce3092452b102dc59af9fBlock Operator
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