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 6260003 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40398493 epoch_slot_no: 49693 block_no: 6259826 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 8986 time: 2021-09-18 11:33:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29bef8a7331f677f1ec3b09f9dfdb6dc9940e72026d2725986450fdf3a92af7Block Operator
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