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 6260494 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40408237 epoch_slot_no: 59437 block_no: 6260317 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 25321 time: 2021-09-18 14:15:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d456af308bd18802e4dabe4f81af92c115a7ce8b85a99388f911464a3965d5eBlock Operator
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