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 6238458 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39963065 epoch_slot_no: 46265 block_no: 6238281 slot_leader_id: 5735343 size: 2742 time: 2021-09-13 10:35:56 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x173176431efc38d07d23bd68411e422cfaafc5756b04b3284f57493a13c93a06Block Operator
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