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 6221872 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 39624723 epoch_slot_no: 139923 block_no: 6221695 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 20970 time: 2021-09-09 12:36:54 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccd1a48dfb0c91790467715c7b4b339823b6d1869760196b9c9134c0bf3448f8Block Operator
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