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 6220781 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 39603220 epoch_slot_no: 118420 block_no: 6220604 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 25686 time: 2021-09-09 06:38:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3a83613acbdba3cf1e42239646ad0a8232fa818e66fd98dec8c46df42dd8865Block Operator
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