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 6233519 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39863198 epoch_slot_no: 378398 block_no: 6233342 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 6985 time: 2021-09-12 06:51:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c7b96468bb0693a1bce462f50c069c8535c60b53006b85b2fae2c5b2c7fe75bBlock Operator
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