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 6237056 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 39934217 epoch_slot_no: 17417 block_no: 6236879 slot_leader_id: 5476226 size: 14387 time: 2021-09-13 02:35:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcded5ee33d923942153109da9ff0dc0a8740c748d851f410ad5c3eb0e9a5284aBlock Operator
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