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 6277672 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 40756830 epoch_slot_no: 408030 block_no: 6277495 slot_leader_id: 6277672 size: 6958 time: 2021-09-22 15:05:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5903e95b731742b40ff7d1055a8c93ff435f55568456c19de32f9c67be13425Block Operator
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