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 6231022 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39812476 epoch_slot_no: 327676 block_no: 6230845 slot_leader_id: 6119664 size: 13712 time: 2021-09-11 16:46:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dfeb83567a9d541c06845c06951d0b8384e63bc6ac4ca3083e860b9cf647606Block Operator
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