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 6261773 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 40433379 epoch_slot_no: 84579 block_no: 6261596 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 64183 time: 2021-09-18 21:14:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f17b1832ad4ef3dfd17f3334c0b4c11e0d2fa5449ebf7185f7abd3dbbfa4d8Block Operator
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