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 6261489 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40427898 epoch_slot_no: 79098 block_no: 6261312 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 61720 time: 2021-09-18 19:43:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c56f0e3a5be1d66aabd133a2676d533865fbb13a60392586424ff007ddeb0aBlock Operator
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