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 6276521 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40734019 epoch_slot_no: 385219 block_no: 6276344 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 10616 time: 2021-09-22 08:45:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c2d3f0c399c80029aa4a5e26d49945295ff390772a135fa5f97cd54d14beca1Block Operator
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