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 6234638 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 39884739 epoch_slot_no: 399939 block_no: 6234461 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 25301 time: 2021-09-12 12:50:30 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79a733ebe83290be7e14380938ecf4f5a2cd2af9a2ad77f3c4a1f14ebb7178e7Block Operator
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