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 6234641 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39884766 epoch_slot_no: 399966 block_no: 6234464 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 2092 time: 2021-09-12 12:50:57 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d6ec65b6fac4d7f132abd1a40c6fad4ac17f1144d09f6f16497dfc7616b8ccBlock Operator
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