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 6222045 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 39628314 epoch_slot_no: 143514 block_no: 6221868 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 11790 time: 2021-09-09 13:36:45 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66a35abe1c1f97e7cae1de1f256065892a4a28a3ac6e361d805140e57c1b3730Block Operator
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