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 6261676 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 40431575 epoch_slot_no: 82775 block_no: 6261499 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 63234 time: 2021-09-18 20:44:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea2da0facf4fcbf4caa89d512998b5f843eaf63f4f64d98fd69774e661e2a1aBlock Operator
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