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 6261471 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40427528 epoch_slot_no: 78728 block_no: 6261294 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 22738 time: 2021-09-18 19:36:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9c14801e011f82833781ccda37392be2e11bad65500b023793df2d12ea0a746Block Operator
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