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 6260173 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 40401735 epoch_slot_no: 52935 block_no: 6259996 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 10865 time: 2021-09-18 12:27:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993d3dfc254009983999a913ce27d35c51059fc70010a02b40db19ecdca00ba5Block Operator
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