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 6231045 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 39812969 epoch_slot_no: 328169 block_no: 6230868 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 35459 time: 2021-09-11 16:54:20 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e96950f72b9ed6a493dabca4b8ea8b437978f9eb23a86ac9492d16e13fcb968Block Operator
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