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 6279380 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40793103 epoch_slot_no: 12303 block_no: 6279203 slot_leader_id: 6187003 size: 4582 time: 2021-09-23 01:09:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x331dd29c48d9fe46e5a1b9c2b9b2024d7feae3028a74f703c76e8484702318efBlock Operator
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