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 6277658 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 40756606 epoch_slot_no: 407806 block_no: 6277481 slot_leader_id: 4557189 size: 12059 time: 2021-09-22 15:01:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42cdfacad97aaf077297292dddc28e1a87f5059a7f473e8dbbf9f21a760b9feeBlock Operator
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