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 6238269 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39958917 epoch_slot_no: 42117 block_no: 6238092 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 5644 time: 2021-09-13 09:26:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd325fa37dd28ae0759e135a8c832a286e5da05bddde3790f9dfa5438ce92c6cdBlock Operator
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