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 6234276 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 39877991 epoch_slot_no: 393191 block_no: 6234099 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 309 time: 2021-09-12 10:58:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e248cd695cf1924ad81e99fb3ed5a5f217053ddd213e2b84446eba81561ca9Block Operator
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