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 6260174 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 40401797 epoch_slot_no: 52997 block_no: 6259997 slot_leader_id: 4918062 size: 36856 time: 2021-09-18 12:28:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x833685a42257fd4caa6f1bfc870e1c6ba416a8028e9792cd05657bca8032469dBlock Operator
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