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 6235528 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 39901553 epoch_slot_no: 416753 block_no: 6235351 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 37815 time: 2021-09-12 17:30:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443324c35aa0517154f33627f055e9bdad8eb603981673f924f3deee374392a3Block Operator
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