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 6231521 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 39822562 epoch_slot_no: 337762 block_no: 6231344 slot_leader_id: 6215083 size: 50861 time: 2021-09-11 19:34:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa84b477ad81e9130e9af7caf31940a12799e454404c83a02ac48af43e380cc95Block Operator
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