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 6278619 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 40776154 epoch_slot_no: 427354 block_no: 6278442 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 33754 time: 2021-09-22 20:27:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116fc6378255de595d159d0af299b9a583df5f72ad7032c2fca82f6f5f2971bfBlock Operator
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