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 6261876 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40435483 epoch_slot_no: 86683 block_no: 6261699 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 64204 time: 2021-09-18 21:49:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c62e3c38a9b3aa3703f49e9ee97a5e53bb0adee9040e5bf40520a1d3415db1Block Operator
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