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 6260026 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 40398898 epoch_slot_no: 50098 block_no: 6259849 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 20258 time: 2021-09-18 11:39:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2414161522374ef7de41b51c6c951abcae87ba7b252338252b55b68c4783e77dBlock Operator
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