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 6277498 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 40753475 epoch_slot_no: 404675 block_no: 6277321 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 62285 time: 2021-09-22 14:09:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x360636d63420db52a0d0df216b5ca6a2df4bf3d77b327b8b1a9a6eba2da890aeBlock Operator
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