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 6221918 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39625733 epoch_slot_no: 140933 block_no: 6221741 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 5152 time: 2021-09-09 12:53:44 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3294d5a6457afad8380621f3ac16c2e8887e9fd90382468b6b0e400b0dd7a713Block Operator
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