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 6278456 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40773006 epoch_slot_no: 424206 block_no: 6278279 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 10314 time: 2021-09-22 19:34:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994808ece0846fe6243ecdf8249c04ff78c52a9da88390686969a0c8e417a2a5Block Operator
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