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 6221916 Details
Epoch: 289Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 39625720
epoch_slot_no: 140920
block_no: 6221739
slot_leader_id: 5951088
size: 2438
time: 2021-09-09 12:53:31
proto_major: 5
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8222e2848da0fbd971bf0d6afc70efb9f16a653027caa977af90dd9762798036
Block Operator
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