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 6278864 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 40781961 epoch_slot_no: 1161 block_no: 6278687 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 21078 time: 2021-09-22 22:04:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb98e1143e4dbffb89f727bfdf4eea4cf607970d5a01e82201b87a581f00952bfBlock Operator
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