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 6237436 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 39941600 epoch_slot_no: 24800 block_no: 6237259 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 9761 time: 2021-09-13 04:38:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fba7c12ada4cb22c4d27433a65d1c107456b97bcd5d016e45c0c9cb687df1f8Block Operator
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