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 6261588 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40429841 epoch_slot_no: 81041 block_no: 6261411 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 64262 time: 2021-09-18 20:15:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd18c1f99543f24663d362ceb2dc19e6d78e24a9e5123b248df46882951f5a1e4Block Operator
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