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 6229485 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39780985 epoch_slot_no: 296185 block_no: 6229308 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 20727 time: 2021-09-11 08:01:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb7bf4480cc3f553a17b46d40370ce2c16b177faaf97a4bc42ef18ebcfdf394Block Operator
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