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 6231470 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 39821611 epoch_slot_no: 336811 block_no: 6231293 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 33141 time: 2021-09-11 19:18:22 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8ccd4737f40fdfa9c4e2a0f2379d41550c83c08d50c840341664340130f8ff4Block Operator
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