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 6260172 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40401721 epoch_slot_no: 52921 block_no: 6259995 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 25092 time: 2021-09-18 12:26:52 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4236c42fa7d270bd4374e56eb3f277d6a8e588b7c95fbb97a2ef899933512d6cBlock Operator
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