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 6222817 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 39643614 epoch_slot_no: 158814 block_no: 6222640 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 57027 time: 2021-09-09 17:51:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bda0adab2e36bcab2d77a1db074b4471efb6c5f9f2f1d0883604dfe7a53bb8Block Operator
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