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 6235629 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 39903490 epoch_slot_no: 418690 block_no: 6235452 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 12506 time: 2021-09-12 18:03:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9cf6487f13f99c7349dc2884bafb2af38e9bd9ab9c987054d9ef215d4932d81Block Operator
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