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 6278830 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 40781397 epoch_slot_no: 597 block_no: 6278653 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 50693 time: 2021-09-22 21:54:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x447ec9013e12c8db9f518a0bdc8992b831ebe6c73614d3def67f8a1950a88993Block Operator
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