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 6277634 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 40756126 epoch_slot_no: 407326 block_no: 6277457 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 23696 time: 2021-09-22 14:53:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a3c50f1aecf3db3d3373b3c2a21cfba1ee1d28726fc2065fa1b5247b7e04adBlock Operator
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