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 6276367 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 40731202 epoch_slot_no: 382402 block_no: 6276190 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 23419 time: 2021-09-22 07:58:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70118ed9229dc3c5322fc75e74fea3fc717d24b637de2df0f9ed61f5e05366a7Block Operator
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