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 6238646 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39967217 epoch_slot_no: 50417 block_no: 6238469 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 4370 time: 2021-09-13 11:45:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd65955f529facc4f531c19632780345cbe84255d0410ec14e4b1f72557401aBlock Operator
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