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 6276717 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 40738036 epoch_slot_no: 389236 block_no: 6276540 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 30941 time: 2021-09-22 09:52:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60fa9651375cbfeffa0e71957520973b5a9ef92e5a7c5db1a008b4e2f4dd75a3Block Operator
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