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 6261523 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 40428551 epoch_slot_no: 79751 block_no: 6261346 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 63304 time: 2021-09-18 19:54:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44b07511435776c88936cebcd50abd6b2a5decf4e0b2cdcde17d80b749209aeBlock Operator
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