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 6279031 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 40785701 epoch_slot_no: 4901 block_no: 6278854 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 974 time: 2021-09-22 23:06:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6318d487c322933b815a54e42cf77717d315bca6323b9443b201907106edffa9Block Operator
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