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 6261041 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40419191 epoch_slot_no: 70391 block_no: 6260864 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 16816 time: 2021-09-18 17:18:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18be99a5672ce58aa26948ec223d9873d51a5ffd33d3ce72c1dbd7e5bde147aBlock Operator
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