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 6235828 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 39907988 epoch_slot_no: 423188 block_no: 6235651 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 63885 time: 2021-09-12 19:17:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7440db312dc0f9234fdcfbda0e668394cde1083515e118cf6032bc22a98addc8Block Operator
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