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 6222975 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 39646763 epoch_slot_no: 161963 block_no: 6222798 slot_leader_id: 5990666 size: 13207 time: 2021-09-09 18:44:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c4c35832738391ff08a54e6131bb35c5337c943cf8ec50a5eaaab29cb38fc1bBlock Operator
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