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 6261799 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 40433895 epoch_slot_no: 85095 block_no: 6261622 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 63707 time: 2021-09-18 21:23:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424f81d289541383d32424538816592fd99a822dacc84df56c6e5600d60e47e6Block Operator
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