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 6261329 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 40424920 epoch_slot_no: 76120 block_no: 6261152 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 32366 time: 2021-09-18 18:53:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004a4776ec7c78d2d09b7f0af731589a4492fdbbf91ba7e2ee4f87f51a0e52fdBlock Operator
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