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 6229967 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 39790613 epoch_slot_no: 305813 block_no: 6229790 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 1424 time: 2021-09-11 10:41:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b5b3610324921baacec910b20d7188407cd7317b7c0ee2fa09c20ecb983cb43Block Operator
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