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 6278399 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 40771831 epoch_slot_no: 423031 block_no: 6278222 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 24412 time: 2021-09-22 19:15:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11a29f23a48654b76cca5756d87729430f0ef674e6ca98b463d80331ee9d9aa9Block Operator
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