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 6222754 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39642516 epoch_slot_no: 157716 block_no: 6222577 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 17127 time: 2021-09-09 17:33:27 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41a76e118a18a1cdeda24584c0f652db9ef09d155d86e754f7957611061dbc81Block Operator
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