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 6231628 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39824813 epoch_slot_no: 340013 block_no: 6231451 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 13355 time: 2021-09-11 20:11:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a78d82afc27d88f9a5f62b328ba9f445ea761496786891ceee8a6c98f4f9f52Block Operator
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