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 6278182 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40767254 epoch_slot_no: 418454 block_no: 6278005 slot_leader_id: 5721525 size: 13490 time: 2021-09-22 17:59:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347d196ccda4f163c3c6f92bd32a554fb63f35b35b2456b78e904763914f75ffBlock Operator
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