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 6231743 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 39827172 epoch_slot_no: 342372 block_no: 6231566 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 49101 time: 2021-09-11 20:51:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6465c9d0d276a574a01d922c01c53dd69a6016920ac950edc2dd1b84a0fa3ddBlock Operator
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