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 6239648 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 39987518 epoch_slot_no: 70718 block_no: 6239471 slot_leader_id: 4724779 size: 1946 time: 2021-09-13 17:23:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ecc127391489a663d0b5e151ea8e0ce578fb47c115cd29e9005076fcb4d5f2Block Operator
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