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 6233562 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39863978 epoch_slot_no: 379178 block_no: 6233385 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 4815 time: 2021-09-12 07:04:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0464f85f315069543cad8976f9967213a893581b84c84c2b6552ed50e0a7f3b0Block Operator
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