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 6222773 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 39642757 epoch_slot_no: 157957 block_no: 6222596 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 7370 time: 2021-09-09 17:37:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfecc6f6f9248e0329c0ce0cb0a3f4fab20dede10875ee0d35d8a080716e20aa3Block Operator
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