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 6231145 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39814986 epoch_slot_no: 330186 block_no: 6230968 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 17435 time: 2021-09-11 17:27:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d683197cbdfa8352f616bae00cd706ae4dcfccd7f778173e2c47b30de00e98aBlock Operator
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