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 6261005 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 40418572 epoch_slot_no: 69772 block_no: 6260828 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 62637 time: 2021-09-18 17:07:43 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64cd9366d1b96f439b6214eaea5cb3f689b6e4a80a30da43daed4cb43577bdfdBlock Operator
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