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 6276895 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40741577 epoch_slot_no: 392777 block_no: 6276718 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 6487 time: 2021-09-22 10:51:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49f894cec3a93c6fd6ca1c2fbee399db7d5e6e031c03ebac5ae923a64e863097Block Operator
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