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 6233172 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39856872 epoch_slot_no: 372072 block_no: 6232995 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 3045 time: 2021-09-12 05:06:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1a74e9d35e49ac9be3e9c4bc389a7c6e7a218e8b7be7d1630a05f42b3f380fcBlock Operator
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