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 6279407 Details
Epoch: 292 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40793724 epoch_slot_no: 12924 block_no: 6279230 slot_leader_id: 6279407 size: 4485 time: 2021-09-23 01:20:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf266441a3b952e7c1630668b37179da773f30a4b48aea070d450d7b71c8edebBlock Operator
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