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 6229423 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 39779855 epoch_slot_no: 295055 block_no: 6229246 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 7021 time: 2021-09-11 07:42:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71bf07e8c5cd4b4f033a9174ab2720416638a4624fd1d969b3342baec67fd449Block Operator
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