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 6278567 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 40775212 epoch_slot_no: 426412 block_no: 6278390 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 7183 time: 2021-09-22 20:11:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe423b0cee4da53359cbf6522e1bc3a107016cea947057645bea0a4dcb4550f69Block Operator
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