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 6261547 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 40429005 epoch_slot_no: 80205 block_no: 6261370 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 60849 time: 2021-09-18 20:01:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bf4ee094045b8660806a8df6714b72d048075a9b9fb3ce429a6107e62c1fca3Block Operator
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