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 6221875 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 39624807 epoch_slot_no: 140007 block_no: 6221698 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 32085 time: 2021-09-09 12:38:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288a78fdeeb8d175ad8a09a3f0cf3fa9dc8f8931abb9d32a484f3f90a28b5437Block Operator
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