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 6235753 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 39906244 epoch_slot_no: 421444 block_no: 6235576 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 26014 time: 2021-09-12 18:48:55 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa19b518fd3a7ed5b60164ed0dfd535a69948e709f68bfa27b2445c03ed3426eBlock Operator
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