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 6234393 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 39880214 epoch_slot_no: 395414 block_no: 6234216 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 20065 time: 2021-09-12 11:35:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca77b6ec19043a2ef0ef40c558c8feaabefff57b5fd97bf4cb37e72b20a7182Block Operator
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