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 6236742 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 39927408 epoch_slot_no: 10608 block_no: 6236565 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 16932 time: 2021-09-13 00:41:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf1a6b494e13ee4aa75ce072e78ee98d5da7cfc4e5fa8f071c0bfaf00c9ee86Block Operator
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