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 6261641 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 40430961 epoch_slot_no: 82161 block_no: 6261464 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 63668 time: 2021-09-18 20:34:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828871161f54b817068f69133a850dbb2905f1f69e2f2fae6fc6dd76612d857fBlock Operator
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