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 6261426 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 40426790 epoch_slot_no: 77990 block_no: 6261249 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 17716 time: 2021-09-18 19:24:41 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d6ba6b7854437de146a53eaea7c89f6cfa6aa404a7041f15f844f01138efa1Block Operator
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