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 6279026 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40785486 epoch_slot_no: 4686 block_no: 6278849 slot_leader_id: 5973294 size: 3627 time: 2021-09-22 23:02:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05600b78bc6be89f0478c06516342b536d3f72b2dad35f1502f57c4d9a3336d8Block Operator
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