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 6278482 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40773569 epoch_slot_no: 424769 block_no: 6278305 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 20403 time: 2021-09-22 19:44:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x235029508f5a026e0e19902c0d00061ebf038e7bafbe35d435b4f40dcbe8e472Block Operator
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