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 6261386 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40426060 epoch_slot_no: 77260 block_no: 6261209 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 60742 time: 2021-09-18 19:12:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3eaf74725327f517419dadf13f2a047015a554139e0818df33add835d07eb0Block Operator
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