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 6229380 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39778773 epoch_slot_no: 293973 block_no: 6229203 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 4791 time: 2021-09-11 07:24:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x025631da0255e89e5f476d360cd34136b1c639f20d2aa76e8cc25ec46e138728Block Operator
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