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 6231663 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 39825608 epoch_slot_no: 340808 block_no: 6231486 slot_leader_id: 5771063 size: 16344 time: 2021-09-11 20:24:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01ac2548da2cdda5719676e7839a63699df9636584d5e685ed8780b1a3249e9fBlock Operator
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