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 6234062 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39873949 epoch_slot_no: 389149 block_no: 6233885 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 29057 time: 2021-09-12 09:50:40 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9a2fa9243ff8a4c9fbb03a9098d1d594295b9b087ddedb9d27932a2c0da118dBlock Operator
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