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 6278581 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40775484 epoch_slot_no: 426684 block_no: 6278404 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 26377 time: 2021-09-22 20:16:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x411f69842b43f36386d4ef6c4ee92a917cec7c431a811747709297dabf0db6f0Block Operator
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