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 6238846 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 39971233 epoch_slot_no: 54433 block_no: 6238669 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 33186 time: 2021-09-13 12:52:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x099476607871336a060fa1aaf1905f09ce2722ae08ce1330ef34e51fca615366Block Operator
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