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 6276990 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 40743699 epoch_slot_no: 394899 block_no: 6276813 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 6996 time: 2021-09-22 11:26:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8532162612adde57cb1b2502f20cf70a9e9fd7204f5c6595e62c1533fe76b048Block Operator
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