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 6261611 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 40430394 epoch_slot_no: 81594 block_no: 6261434 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 63870 time: 2021-09-18 20:24:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619d04561e9e16392a8d45520c51e7c2d5e2829a1b2e43bd006d850f97086109Block Operator
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