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 6238401 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39961950 epoch_slot_no: 45150 block_no: 6238224 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 16216 time: 2021-09-13 10:17:21 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd027befe561fd3ca6c8fe29c1fa91b2ce07246413650f614e31d20b6bb821174Block Operator
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