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 6238859 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 39971358 epoch_slot_no: 54558 block_no: 6238682 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 3456 time: 2021-09-13 12:54:09 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6800fc6c598aa10137ac646a9b72af9f1bc78e3dcf68a4fb93b1d6e93ea689a1Block Operator
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