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 6231080 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 39813556 epoch_slot_no: 328756 block_no: 6230903 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 37938 time: 2021-09-11 17:04:07 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe64402e8506cbff757e14c4f3485570c0ec403be9823986057f20b54df2abd6bBlock Operator
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