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 6239234 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 39978917 epoch_slot_no: 62117 block_no: 6239057 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 18476 time: 2021-09-13 15:00:08 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded624da908af5be2238503b5ed105a949322d45880e16a8956d4006b3be62aaBlock Operator
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