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 6260411 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40406687 epoch_slot_no: 57887 block_no: 6260234 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 21486 time: 2021-09-18 13:49:38 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390299e6fe7f663a7af3d6011f3bd4c79aa55e927d9ffbf31781b5a5437bb4deBlock Operator
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