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 6237013 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39933438 epoch_slot_no: 16638 block_no: 6236836 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 16560 time: 2021-09-13 02:22:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169d9ce03a31191182db898af766a29debef3c7da5d6d9ce07f781dd1e18f306Block Operator
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