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 6222708 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 92 slot_no: 39641587 epoch_slot_no: 156787 block_no: 6222531 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 63741 time: 2021-09-09 17:17:58 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94df10d37487c5bf0a0dabf15a1a4455cf6e765ec3e1a994ccf6757832aaa4cBlock Operator
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