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 6278501 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40773864 epoch_slot_no: 425064 block_no: 6278324 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 5515 time: 2021-09-22 19:49:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x452071fdd9f1267e82af96f20feb34c9efc16b6b489f7c6821f2c93e081efc1dBlock Operator
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