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 6223291 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 39652820 epoch_slot_no: 168020 block_no: 6223114 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 51478 time: 2021-09-09 20:25:11 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c0d8a26317397c50a22e6740061e0ddd1e2ce8ea29172d563a80d1168f928dBlock Operator
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