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 6233831 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 39869515 epoch_slot_no: 384715 block_no: 6233654 slot_leader_id: 5667995 size: 3748 time: 2021-09-12 08:36:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e77f4c2507b5bd9aaf4e847ea88a4518e6e0957d2a2a4150d9cb35748e8750Block Operator
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