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 6230508 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39801566 epoch_slot_no: 316766 block_no: 6230331 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 10363 time: 2021-09-11 13:44:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49aa6c44d99621c28fe954e600a4e0ab3756486aa6abd50b0d4a2ec348a64cd8Block Operator
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