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 6238623 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 39966805 epoch_slot_no: 50005 block_no: 6238446 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 35818 time: 2021-09-13 11:38:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x407a11ebe1cdc515459b72d47da8009bb51f1b148231cc76a8085cd6bada8f0eBlock Operator
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