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 6232710 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 39846815 epoch_slot_no: 362015 block_no: 6232533 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 24336 time: 2021-09-12 02:18:26 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cc7bb423c5b95b5dea08b441152b282688899de6366aca194723ecd2caffedbBlock Operator
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