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 6277960 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40762598 epoch_slot_no: 413798 block_no: 6277783 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 10987 time: 2021-09-22 16:41:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87800bc908b22bbb304e3111e64e11d940ced89bb1fa025d9551ddbaa9d4f78dBlock Operator
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