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 6278233 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 40768423 epoch_slot_no: 419623 block_no: 6278056 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 5504 time: 2021-09-22 18:18:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c246dbd763cb388f4fee9975ee4147eb2964787b8a188c7d0a8d028bb081fedBlock Operator
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