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 6276637 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40736410 epoch_slot_no: 387610 block_no: 6276460 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 29143 time: 2021-09-22 09:25:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8bf1be671e044355f22febfae82fe5753923c55e702325bde87ed51c86414f0Block Operator
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