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 6237216 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39937094 epoch_slot_no: 20294 block_no: 6237039 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 7500 time: 2021-09-13 03:23:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a35d5cfec2a6edbe97802f4a05e2f346d4380bea3ef433c0b9e5482674b270dBlock Operator
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