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 6277660 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40756643 epoch_slot_no: 407843 block_no: 6277483 slot_leader_id: 5391197 size: 12560 time: 2021-09-22 15:02:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40845711b522ad66df1a88df0db357d8fb6b3e682ce3b03e5e6d0abfa4d3c03dBlock Operator
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