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 6222257 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 39632590 epoch_slot_no: 147790 block_no: 6222080 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 12735 time: 2021-09-09 14:48:01 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cfb97d712fadef3d23514f6c416fcd9faf0049848d682736acda56e24469aebBlock Operator
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