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 6277738 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40758059 epoch_slot_no: 409259 block_no: 6277561 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 4737 time: 2021-09-22 15:25:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x606eba4a3cc2796ee5401e7d4a0dbe7a63938b1bd1e1dc9ef060a19e8f2fb17cBlock Operator
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