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 6261670 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 40431382 epoch_slot_no: 82582 block_no: 6261493 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 62895 time: 2021-09-18 20:41:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d43f4a783a1f3919e2e9b7fd802755e3020d11c8f68899b42105a6ab95aea5Block Operator
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