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 6239548 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 39985581 epoch_slot_no: 68781 block_no: 6239371 slot_leader_id: 5449366 size: 64051 time: 2021-09-13 16:51:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d43a695eabbe2955d175e85d3f3678ec9960916a85d441819c3729ce9d4f58Block Operator
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