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 6261834 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 40434628 epoch_slot_no: 85828 block_no: 6261657 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 58986 time: 2021-09-18 21:35:19 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e7a9928b5b3c01dc83b1df9bee507e6e9d8fa47087374bd1bd80b5bee9c794Block Operator
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