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 6276037 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 40724340 epoch_slot_no: 375540 block_no: 6275860 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 1537 time: 2021-09-22 06:03:51 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7cac0f33670a7fa45a4e9efd54b0f0ab43351d19b3af7a18d8b8c446d75777Block Operator
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