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 6234851 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39889120 epoch_slot_no: 404320 block_no: 6234674 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 12831 time: 2021-09-12 14:03:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x052408d170b44aedb5bc38d3d2d619f8e4f4a24e7076659ea6809868a1bc68caBlock Operator
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