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 6260348 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 40405553 epoch_slot_no: 56753 block_no: 6260171 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 6981 time: 2021-09-18 13:30:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd17fef6b0ebff4356a20d1571bacfa57f1b62b8e98829b90dd3e8ea24d9546c5Block Operator
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