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 6291427 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 149 slot_no: 41041191 epoch_slot_no: 260391 block_no: 6291250 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 63564 time: 2021-09-25 22:04:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116b4d06fe16b2c2b1e8ecfb701a121bf3a6b15cbda5d02f3a00aa52a54c7beeBlock Operator
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