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 6231394 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39820039 epoch_slot_no: 335239 block_no: 6231217 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 3235 time: 2021-09-11 18:52:10 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ddccf9322836eb8b1fec4ac8657f838665ae5cb9044f150cccbe502ea5215afBlock Operator
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