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 6230596 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39803323 epoch_slot_no: 318523 block_no: 6230419 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 1243 time: 2021-09-11 14:13:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5eb9724176bfcbdf6a0e3043bbd562eba75c9fadcb12499abe73b4b153ec8aBlock Operator
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