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 6235636 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 39903588 epoch_slot_no: 418788 block_no: 6235459 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 32622 time: 2021-09-12 18:04:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x566588f8ed7c9426a2f47b38057efa2876674a63e1e69edd4f47327694204dd5Block Operator
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