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 6260496 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 40408277 epoch_slot_no: 59477 block_no: 6260319 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 28056 time: 2021-09-18 14:16:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee82ce3dfcab3b192dd2256424cd8ec162bef3b93ba336e2fa290a6cecc9023eBlock Operator
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