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 6238542 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39964965 epoch_slot_no: 48165 block_no: 6238365 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 5127 time: 2021-09-13 11:07:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8770ed287abda351b09ed36f4ff9fc8024b1d841c7063e29a80432ef9441293Block Operator
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