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 6278215 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40767914 epoch_slot_no: 419114 block_no: 6278038 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 18444 time: 2021-09-22 18:10:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7bea338dc09f2aba118d77299b2d6b9387ec35b6635cc6a7e6a38a2323c79faBlock Operator
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