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 6235473 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 39900340 epoch_slot_no: 415540 block_no: 6235296 slot_leader_id: 5388331 size: 35836 time: 2021-09-12 17:10:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8d1596b65a4f6e33da0a4614c837102fed211dea943b500851ca03a1cd2982dBlock Operator
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