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 6238162 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 39956850 epoch_slot_no: 40050 block_no: 6237985 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 8031 time: 2021-09-13 08:52:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb92da144b07dc06baf1b7b3e0b94fcd6b6175a08641f512c5f3d66b837817fe1Block Operator
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