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 6231402 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 39820125 epoch_slot_no: 335325 block_no: 6231225 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 4891 time: 2021-09-11 18:53:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbdd14acb6039238510d1aa2953f0fa0be0cf35a17c36d5dfa7c9f0401e1fffBlock Operator
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