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 6261330 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 40424929 epoch_slot_no: 76129 block_no: 6261153 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 7845 time: 2021-09-18 18:53:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4ba1ea1aa284a656ee64eeab7e85fb7bf6f717ef1a17141a0bc0927556e8729Block Operator
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