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 6233645 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39865935 epoch_slot_no: 381135 block_no: 6233468 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 9653 time: 2021-09-12 07:37:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe055bba443ec8faeefd25bc42013d0d96352685c649940262d47794547bd474aBlock Operator
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