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 6238185 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39957358 epoch_slot_no: 40558 block_no: 6238008 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 8042 time: 2021-09-13 09:00:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa140eeecf86cc570ca5b7a14eae520df864092145ad568f944ff5da6a856f634Block Operator
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