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 6222349 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 39634354 epoch_slot_no: 149554 block_no: 6222172 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 62248 time: 2021-09-09 15:17:25 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2163073177ed217b2fc39942087d9c5d0e6ce9e1d80134e66dcccf7e2579d804Block Operator
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