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 6277726 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 40757799 epoch_slot_no: 408999 block_no: 6277549 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 4106 time: 2021-09-22 15:21:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x671d58bd91157112a0db470e0c8eba92051480e3e50df68566a2a21d7c85bef8Block Operator
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