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 6277506 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40753588 epoch_slot_no: 404788 block_no: 6277329 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 17148 time: 2021-09-22 14:11:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8186a35e27824659a7c3e83132a7f528c1a919978f1c647a9cc9b3a9fcd9c82cBlock Operator
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