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 6222242 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39632304 epoch_slot_no: 147504 block_no: 6222065 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 9472 time: 2021-09-09 14:43:15 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc6698363ad8397fa64495a197d7187ad78b5d754384b4a799e3e22e626d09dBlock Operator
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