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 6234156 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39875705 epoch_slot_no: 390905 block_no: 6233979 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 20263 time: 2021-09-12 10:19:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed15165a3b889bfb4c2b2f8da9a319e1f27b4db83dc6ebf26e9e405d846fc3fBlock Operator
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