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 6260491 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 40408197 epoch_slot_no: 59397 block_no: 6260314 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 20867 time: 2021-09-18 14:14:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a19bb857ade7027048d1075fd9c16f1cbfabf4be6525af3cbac7800ae43b1fBlock Operator
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