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 6238172 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 39957055 epoch_slot_no: 40255 block_no: 6237995 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 18919 time: 2021-09-13 08:55:46 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a26af80c8061f4060a213e964afe10c72169292c2a2e28aa87a69f4a1458cc6Block Operator
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