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 6236628 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 39924870 epoch_slot_no: 8070 block_no: 6236451 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 33262 time: 2021-09-12 23:59:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a9af0e73b397bc16ee0875128ac767b0ec15cfacdec87f9798a60beec76b5dcBlock Operator
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