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 6261761 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40433185 epoch_slot_no: 84385 block_no: 6261584 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 63856 time: 2021-09-18 21:11:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f32a1118b768418d011259d5264695c04332ef30d44ad23b73fed634d8e21cfBlock Operator
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