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 6223467 Details
Epoch: 289 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 39656235 epoch_slot_no: 171435 block_no: 6223290 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 64012 time: 2021-09-09 21:22:06 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f19db43ffd63a19e06b51aded166aae0df55ce1d58fe77e48c93d847d3c977Block Operator
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