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 6278052 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 40764708 epoch_slot_no: 415908 block_no: 6277875 slot_leader_id: 5413498 size: 29827 time: 2021-09-22 17:16:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf1e3a596a5c3267703b960eb809c53cc73d7b6caa4b0b14ebf9cb61bbc6aa09Block Operator
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