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 6261526 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 40428632 epoch_slot_no: 79832 block_no: 6261349 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 61378 time: 2021-09-18 19:55:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x168659e8f5dd9053be5ecbdd1d86b77d27516102a01c0f3f3a5b1ec39b51ef5cBlock Operator
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