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 6277751 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 40758412 epoch_slot_no: 409612 block_no: 6277574 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 35508 time: 2021-09-22 15:31:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x921b3380ff927b9c46fe468f28d0525a0ccf299be32eaf4f1f1d45ff47a705bcBlock Operator
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