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 6231379 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39819790 epoch_slot_no: 334990 block_no: 6231202 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 8219 time: 2021-09-11 18:48:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5098e5d29acc87aeca7922bb7b44013ae1c237fbe18625982396af8b65a31cBlock Operator
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