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 6238679 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 39967677 epoch_slot_no: 50877 block_no: 6238502 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 4771 time: 2021-09-13 11:52:48 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14a17b59c89167cbb1532831dcadbfbda5c8c44864610a0174a85aec61b6fcceBlock Operator
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