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 6278346 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40770691 epoch_slot_no: 421891 block_no: 6278169 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 9335 time: 2021-09-22 18:56:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5287663d3ad54501105d1ea67427347f43359df28f7e794ea03283ac0bd447faBlock Operator
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