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 6221119 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 39609453 epoch_slot_no: 124653 block_no: 6220942 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 9061 time: 2021-09-09 08:22:24 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99fab5157d47bb1e3c81b5763c69507b6b7caa87c8ddfc5ad76bab309a39f38dBlock Operator
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