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 6291941 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 41051396 epoch_slot_no: 270596 block_no: 6291764 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 63245 time: 2021-09-26 00:54:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37db373d5d4c12cbd532940226e30f0f2dba285e36b1d11d08238b78a24e92bBlock Operator
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