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 6236338 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39919105 epoch_slot_no: 2305 block_no: 6236161 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 10688 time: 2021-09-12 22:23:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88590944037d6ed2dd37f1d2fac8d047b880ce041b9d4980cfe6e72ba37b839aBlock Operator
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