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 6237947 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39952254 epoch_slot_no: 35454 block_no: 6237770 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 12727 time: 2021-09-13 07:35:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33f5971117df3699eff4d303932851522ebc9c3a36b4f14cba28b748654dbfe2Block Operator
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