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 6221847 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39624283 epoch_slot_no: 139483 block_no: 6221670 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 6519 time: 2021-09-09 12:29:34 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9efbd35e592fb738a6647bb799dc438d184f7020b4f9a4b3371aeb1dba01a14aBlock Operator
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