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 6233322 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 39859514 epoch_slot_no: 374714 block_no: 6233145 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 23719 time: 2021-09-12 05:50:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df0c0e849e742a42883d1b83419448fc587a5a75b3a73da7029acaf947959f9Block Operator
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