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 6260707 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 40412771 epoch_slot_no: 63971 block_no: 6260530 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 22819 time: 2021-09-18 15:31:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c933c06bafa25329b242cf7599f24417c11de4b6c9f234b2b1732426287c741Block Operator
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