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 6234470 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39881566 epoch_slot_no: 396766 block_no: 6234293 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 10895 time: 2021-09-12 11:57:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e05eb58d2c001979ad84cd12ac949321672e46ebaa0c0c4b35d0157c876cbb0Block Operator
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