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 6237420 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39941228 epoch_slot_no: 24428 block_no: 6237243 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 2565 time: 2021-09-13 04:31:59 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9e38a07001e4ed98e52850d7ecde1a1b018bc06a84ac7804abc71e5657dfa00Block Operator
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