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 6278428 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40772527 epoch_slot_no: 423727 block_no: 6278251 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 18520 time: 2021-09-22 19:26:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa143fb90f94690ceee65dd5f2314c993ff85f39b8c59dd94370498989315cd5cBlock Operator
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