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 6261808 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 40434123 epoch_slot_no: 85323 block_no: 6261631 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 64226 time: 2021-09-18 21:26:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a0aef2d8347a57dcd915f605bdcd077964a99aebb05e8741a2786a98a5d9b80Block Operator
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