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 6261702 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 40432003 epoch_slot_no: 83203 block_no: 6261525 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 64173 time: 2021-09-18 20:51:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9989c399f12bbd69bd8a38aeeb8ba1688570476ef7aae239246424dde1264bf0Block Operator
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