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 6276678 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 40737330 epoch_slot_no: 388530 block_no: 6276501 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 14315 time: 2021-09-22 09:40:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b4badd2a795f5576d08a6e759a93c2a84d62f43e5e264f90c06c457e247467aBlock Operator
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