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 6232420 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39841277 epoch_slot_no: 356477 block_no: 6232243 slot_leader_id: 5077176 size: 20911 time: 2021-09-12 00:46:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd859d3cf36efcd603fa45795df2d97a0657f84e2473d2b76320691da99e58d10Block Operator
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