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 6261985 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 40437989 epoch_slot_no: 89189 block_no: 6261808 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 59789 time: 2021-09-18 22:31:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x515d0aa899d9fdb8e638a23b60ef5c6d5e90a8dade27b808ba08bc416f8e7a55Block Operator
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