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 6240051 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 39995376 epoch_slot_no: 78576 block_no: 6239874 slot_leader_id: 5784375 size: 62345 time: 2021-09-13 19:34:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4cccbb8421dca3c8d02794a0417afc442cddaa036ce528e86e7a697bd2340aBlock Operator
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