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 6261236 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 40423087 epoch_slot_no: 74287 block_no: 6261059 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 22546 time: 2021-09-18 18:22:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79944ee0d33abc1a5fdae2f5af35fe0a894734e180c907aa8df646bbd224d730Block Operator
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