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 6222651 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 39640382 epoch_slot_no: 155582 block_no: 6222474 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 14915 time: 2021-09-09 16:57:53 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69990283baa6b09122d6cb84f04cb26ad72438e3e90c69c8e28bf816c67e698cBlock Operator
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