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 6277117 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40746157 epoch_slot_no: 397357 block_no: 6276940 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 11020 time: 2021-09-22 12:07:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55889fb5ca77d2e1abad9834c622d0288e1ba35c4392034fb054f83dff6e51abBlock Operator
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