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 6230688 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 39805249 epoch_slot_no: 320449 block_no: 6230511 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 18128 time: 2021-09-11 14:45:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2978558d6dc9c91a5a23f427a3fc010a24d6ce276cd7d1e0e8e8a58e4f2b4059Block Operator
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