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 6220673 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 39601199 epoch_slot_no: 116399 block_no: 6220496 slot_leader_id: 6178722 size: 24956 time: 2021-09-09 06:04:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4510b9e1a026309aa36f9e8bd2b7ef34c7cfa4cddf78069276b58be1454536bBlock Operator
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