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 6260036 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 40399156 epoch_slot_no: 50356 block_no: 6259859 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 47372 time: 2021-09-18 11:44:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42113d9eba99a332f7eead6abe87157ee71b354fc6de7773e62bb10ca9b0a9fBlock Operator
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