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 6230498 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39801343 epoch_slot_no: 316543 block_no: 6230321 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 8850 time: 2021-09-11 13:40:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85ad228b2550d851bc42f18f972efeb6325b9c2e82cb576b517455b4b60896e3Block Operator
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