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 6231778 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39828054 epoch_slot_no: 343254 block_no: 6231601 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 16739 time: 2021-09-11 21:05:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30d3f6046800907d8389c5a8bc0bb61e9eaade4ddccebb0dd44bc2855fb4d9faBlock Operator
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