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 6239975 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 39993731 epoch_slot_no: 76931 block_no: 6239798 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 63682 time: 2021-09-13 19:07:02 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a125e74b2a5d2b0290c20ed232e6d4c834d9c32fa26f188ff9f0e5997bc8c8Block Operator
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