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 6231374 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39819728 epoch_slot_no: 334928 block_no: 6231197 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 18173 time: 2021-09-11 18:46:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x014cb2e545d79e2e97acbeaaa07198bdee745d6094c44720ca864971b239645eBlock Operator
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