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 6278106 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40765702 epoch_slot_no: 416902 block_no: 6277929 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 4571 time: 2021-09-22 17:33:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd619a8dfd1fd3bc7388cc469f4e55ae9956b98168e88c84d01f12222c906b0c1Block Operator
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