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 6238277 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 39959026 epoch_slot_no: 42226 block_no: 6238100 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 16665 time: 2021-09-13 09:28:37 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1500ce01a267c9b8d58849488ff700f5771acae3f316188604ded1b786180f1Block Operator
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