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 6238161 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39956837 epoch_slot_no: 40037 block_no: 6237984 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 3176 time: 2021-09-13 08:52:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46de89df5b97611ec14601211fc3eff6001d2cbc9d17c01dd07ce2a1867ba143Block Operator
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