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 6234510 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39882406 epoch_slot_no: 397606 block_no: 6234333 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 7968 time: 2021-09-12 12:11:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f6e761c2d2e883bbf990d143bb884a76b0c6171d870d4926f3a776c654fddcBlock Operator
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