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 6279313 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40791765 epoch_slot_no: 10965 block_no: 6279136 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 18773 time: 2021-09-23 00:47:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2684eba33ef9b761348e2a00047a65f3e63f53328dec06a8e8745748d65ab06bBlock Operator
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