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 6238972 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39973484 epoch_slot_no: 56684 block_no: 6238795 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 15442 time: 2021-09-13 13:29:35 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27f93f99de861f18bb2d400e34418aa6f058e87e2c85b47623f6bd4a41575a7Block Operator
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