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 6234979 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39891101 epoch_slot_no: 406301 block_no: 6234802 slot_leader_id: 6187003 size: 12221 time: 2021-09-12 14:36:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7cbae24e62be6013c4ef7d516cc306c425e632f1c973ff00b97a7cdc3b5447Block Operator
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