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 6240113 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 39996494 epoch_slot_no: 79694 block_no: 6239936 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 15078 time: 2021-09-13 19:53:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45db84a7a71a514502c1ed05062c9531a4c813cee4e3c4d76c203b766c9071d2Block Operator
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