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 6221177 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39610646 epoch_slot_no: 125846 block_no: 6221000 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 4247 time: 2021-09-09 08:42:17 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b6535098bb31c05a03ea109ce922e2b79a85994953939b1fc06659539e968dcBlock Operator
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