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 6261401 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 40426304 epoch_slot_no: 77504 block_no: 6261224 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 58826 time: 2021-09-18 19:16:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x099c7a325b4c763a6f2ccb75687e778eb56617fe2204689b93ebf9799303e440Block Operator
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