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 6238738 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39969022 epoch_slot_no: 52222 block_no: 6238561 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 2357 time: 2021-09-13 12:15:13 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea8bd612ff83dd22f59a8a6d0cdf6b0de142652eb2e5b58a1de0f8c308f2915Block Operator
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