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 6238217 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39957945 epoch_slot_no: 41145 block_no: 6238040 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 7798 time: 2021-09-13 09:10:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2b01992dd64cdfe2e96bce740311a2632406bbfbfd02dafb750c6c1bd293d9Block Operator
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