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 6236266 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39917703 epoch_slot_no: 903 block_no: 6236089 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 23567 time: 2021-09-12 21:59:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeacc97023fe0728883d7b5a8738559ced832aa18e86b1c79cd6c2a8e72c38cadBlock Operator
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