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 6236461 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 39921714 epoch_slot_no: 4914 block_no: 6236284 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 49114 time: 2021-09-12 23:06:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7def30de02080d94bd39bfa084a07c3b02a37cb96bee863ca963aaf2b5ae2fBlock Operator
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