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 6221252 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 39612313 epoch_slot_no: 127513 block_no: 6221075 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 5226 time: 2021-09-09 09:10:04 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2acf9ad3352e9bff6fa5fc226c1a4272693debb6314322eaa7b171ccddf5415Block Operator
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