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 6261074 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40419868 epoch_slot_no: 71068 block_no: 6260897 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 32269 time: 2021-09-18 17:29:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf79b5c2f4b300d0fd717abb66925a3117162b96c5b0e606490325cab5edd7520Block Operator
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