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 6238066 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 39954744 epoch_slot_no: 37944 block_no: 6237889 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 32634 time: 2021-09-13 08:17:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb10bde8c39d24c86cf4f5d871448cdcbcaa2a18f55629328f6796e70e95a492aBlock Operator
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