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 6238171 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 39957023 epoch_slot_no: 40223 block_no: 6237994 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 13451 time: 2021-09-13 08:55:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45a654767960690c883ab20acab7ba56e70df8caa57dda3cc862648a93b4dbe9Block Operator
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