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 6238604 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 39966285 epoch_slot_no: 49485 block_no: 6238427 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 16971 time: 2021-09-13 11:29:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0682b003d864d877437a4877a50e91e99f6f698a6a85400911dd2b4a3197cf56Block Operator
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