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 6221031 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 39608025 epoch_slot_no: 123225 block_no: 6220854 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 6957 time: 2021-09-09 07:58:36 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcce0bf5a8de1f596488b4d9c1cac729a15468f2124b2721f5651508728c3f4dBlock Operator
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