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 6230173 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39794884 epoch_slot_no: 310084 block_no: 6229996 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 9835 time: 2021-09-11 11:52:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b24a24bfc23d9d1b0cf6d5f35172188829d65489b7da2ee42491a972d71ecbaBlock Operator
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