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 6260749 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 40414008 epoch_slot_no: 65208 block_no: 6260572 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 40518 time: 2021-09-18 15:51:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40c7d482e110ba5906ebb0cd4930ad60a08ce656b5d4d388ff3f78b1c88118fBlock Operator
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