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 6232119 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 39834956 epoch_slot_no: 350156 block_no: 6231942 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 44559 time: 2021-09-11 23:00:47 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b2c33fe2d7750c5ba450faa06e6ecf7860ed0c19f19e1a171f955fff7c2c730Block Operator
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