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 6236113 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 39913762 epoch_slot_no: 428962 block_no: 6235936 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 31514 time: 2021-09-12 20:54:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a4e0f0ec0c579b3f6947df6b571ef011af01394e05ad416e850f44d13a1084Block Operator
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