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 6238999 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 39974126 epoch_slot_no: 57326 block_no: 6238822 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 19964 time: 2021-09-13 13:40:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed16fb524bb007aa3bf1fd73a31fd881fc11ec851c0c7108242229a47117ffaBlock Operator
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