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 6233803 Details
Epoch: 289Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 39869032
epoch_slot_no: 384232
block_no: 6233626
slot_leader_id: 5449400
size: 31915
time: 2021-09-12 08:28:43
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x901de6fa2d59c70be850d0edcbca06bb503ee3aa8dd9f55455a856b25ccbdb44
Block Operator
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