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 6261199 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 40422289 epoch_slot_no: 73489 block_no: 6261022 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 10539 time: 2021-09-18 18:09:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9aa8824681988db6412ac6b1cbc3f0f729cd50af78d0b713567a37edc4f73afBlock Operator
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