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 6231303 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 39818266 epoch_slot_no: 333466 block_no: 6231126 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 54478 time: 2021-09-11 18:22:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x809bb15b571f90c449d7b6428ad5d2ea310a4c2378514b9c2f81b0f1e88452afBlock Operator
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