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 6261998 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 40438232 epoch_slot_no: 89432 block_no: 6261821 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 63939 time: 2021-09-18 22:35:23 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b6f5f88549721092ef994668cec56696caec8bd42394b8f7f8b7a20583f5729Block Operator
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